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CEO Update – May 2024
May 24th, 2024
There has been a lot of debate recently about the purpose of super and the role industry super funds play in our society and economy. Everything from super funds’ role in the housing market to our position as investors has been discussed in the media. A lot of these conversations seem to represent a significant […]
CEO Update – February 2024
February 27th, 2024
First Super has started off 2024 with a bang – but you don’t have to take my word for it. Our Growth option’s performance has been recognised by Money magazine as the Best of the Best – Balanced Super Product1 beating bigger funds in the process. This demonstrates that First Super is large enough to […]
CEO update – May 2023
May 2nd, 2023
The rankings show only two funds’ Balanced investment options produced a positive result for their members in 2022 – and First Super’s was one of them. MySuper Balanced Option in top 10 of latest performance test First Super’s MySuper product was a top 10 performer in the latest results of the performance test for MySuper […]
Member voice: Craig, Mt Gambier
April 26th, 2023
First Super works with about 50,000 members, and every one is unique. This is why we pride ourselves on the quality of our member services. Strong returns, competitive fees and great service mean First Super members can be confident we’re doing everything we can to give them a dignified retirement. First Super is a fund […]
Have you nominated your beneficiaries?
April 26th, 2023
If you die with superannuation still in your First Super account, what happens to it? It’s easy to assume it will become part of your Will or estate and be distributed with your other belongings and money. But super doesn’t work like this. There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure […]
How to protect your super from scams, fraud, and identity theft
December 15th, 2022
Here at First Super, we take the security of your data incredibly seriously. Keeping your account and information safe is a top priority. This is why, when you contact us, we always ask several questions to make sure you are who you say you are. As well as the security measures we have in place […]
Employer update from the CEO – December 2022
December 15th, 2022
When we say we put our members and employers first, we’re not only talking about money. Our size means we have the best of both worlds. First Super manages about $3.6 billion in retirement savings, so we’re big enough to perform strongly, but small enough to support our members and employers with personal, tailored services. […]
Super Guarantee is rising to 10.5% on 1 July
June 9th, 2022
On 1 July 2022 there will be two payroll-related changes to super for employers. The SG rate is rising to 10.5% and the $450 income threshold is being removed.