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Small business? Get ready for single touch payroll

June 6th, 2019

From 1 July 2019, employers with fewer than 20 employees will have to comply with real-time reporting of wage and super information to the ATO through ‘Single Touch Payroll’ (STP). As of this date, these smaller employers must use payroll or accounting software that offers STP to send their employees’ tax and super information to […]

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Help your staff make the most of their super: getting a good deal

June 6th, 2019

The super contributions you make for your employees are one of the most valuable benefits they receive. But are they making the most of these savings? When it comes to super, there are a few easy ways that can help people stay on track with their retirement savings. Below are four quick tips for checking […]

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First Super is moving

June 6th, 2019

After several years at our North Melbourne office, First Super is moving to new premises on Friday 7 June. As the relocation will involve all employees across the Trustee office, the administrator and our contact centre, we have had to prepare for some disruption to service. Please note that from 12.00 noon on Friday 7 […]

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Investment update: 1 January to 30 April 2019

June 3rd, 2019

After a volatile first half of the 2018/19 financial year, investment returns between 1 January and 30 April 2019 have boosted your Fund’s performance. Volatility in Australian and international share markets between October and December 2018 meant that First Super’s investments – like those of other super funds – posted negative returns. Since then, the […]

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The super funds that are likely to be shut down regardless of the election result

March 5th, 2019

Underperforming superannuation funds will face the chop following the election, with Labor and the Coalition pledging to increase the powers of the regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), if they form government. Shutting down poor performers was put firmly on the agenda recently, when the Productivity Commission said low performers were costing their members […]

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Investment update: mid-year 2018/19 performance

March 5th, 2019

January 2019’s investment returns provided a welcome boost to our Fund’s performance after a volatile period for share markets. The 2018/19 financial year got off to a positive start. Then followed volatility in Australian and international share markets between October and December 2018, which meant that First Super’s investments – like those of other super […]

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New law means small businesses must comply with real-time super reporting

March 4th, 2019

New legislation has passed that aims to help ensure small businesses meet their legal obligation to pay superannuation for their workers through real-time reporting. The new law – which will come into force on 1 July 2019 – will mean that employers with fewer than 20 employees will have to comply with real-time reporting of […]

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New super legislation affects employers and members

March 4th, 2019

Parliament passed two important bills relating to superannuation in February, which affect both employers and fund members. Employers and funds The Treasury Laws Amendments (Improving Accountability and Member Outcomes in Superannuation Measures No.1) Bill 2017 includes an amendment to curb some of the activities super fund providers use to encourage employers to offer their product […]