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Annual Report reviews strong year for First Super
November 8th, 2018
First Super has just released its 2017/18 Annual Report. The publication marks 10 years since the Furniture Industry Retirement Superannuation Trust, the Pulp & Paper Workers’ Superannuation Fund and the Timber Industry Super Scheme merged in July 2008 to become First Super. Inside this year’s report, you’ll find highlights of the year, an overview of […]
Super planning for a happy retirement
October 25th, 2018
If you’re looking ahead to retirement, but you’re unsure about planning your finances, First Super has an upcoming event designed for you. The earlier you start planning for your eventual retirement from work, the more options you have to achieve the income and lifestyle you’re hoping for. Our financial planners are heading to Traralgon next […]
From the CEO: the Royal Commission shows bank funds aren’t super
August 31st, 2018
First Super CEO Bill Watson gives a summary and his thoughts of the recent Financial Services Royal Commission hearings into superannuation funds. “The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry has uncovered constant and ongoing misconduct and conduct falling below community standards and expectations over many years by retail superannuation […]
Small is beautiful: First Super outperforms funds 50 times larger
August 30th, 2018
First Super has delivered another year of robust investment performance for its members, reporting annual returns of 10.68% in the Balanced (default) option, 11.90% in Growth, and 13.91% in Shares Plus*. First Super’s cash option also performed strongly, returning 2.31% over 2017/18. The Growth option return saw First Super outperform most other superannuation funds in […]
Your 2018 Annual Statement is coming
August 23rd, 2018
Most members should receive their annual statements by the end of September 2018. What type of account do you have? When will you receive your statement? Super Fund From Wednesday 5 September 2018 Pension Fund From Monday 3 September 2018 If you became a member after 30 June 2018, you won’t receive a statement. You […]
Message from the CEO – Royal Commission
August 6th, 2018
“You may have heard or read that the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry begins its superannuation-focused hearings in Melbourne on 6 August. First Super has not been called to give evidence at the hearings. “Ahead of the hearings, the Royal Commission asked First Super (along with other financial […]
Small Business Tips For Managing Facebook
June 8th, 2018
So your business is up and running and you’ve set up a Facebook business page account. A few months go by and you’ve barely had a hit. What are you doing wrong? Follow these tips to maximise your exposure, generate followers and potential sales. Tip1: Housekeeping First thing’s first: You need to create a Facebook […]
Super changes that may affect you.
May 14th, 2018
The government has made a number of changes to superannuation this financial year, which are designed to improve the system for all Australians. While these changes may not affect you now, it’s important to be aware of them should your circumstances change in the future. Recent major changes to the super system include: changes to […]