January 2018 investment update

Investment update for January 2018 We are pleased to introduce you to our new video investment commentary! From now on, we will provide a video commentary of investment markets each month as well as a written snapshot of markets. Read our monthly market snapshot. We trust you find this information [...]

2022-02-09T12:38:47+11:0020 February 2018|

Retirees’ downsizing measure now legislated

On 13 December 2017, the Government’s downsizing proposal was passed as law meaning that older Australians may be able to boost their retirement savings if they sell the family home. The downsizing measure From 1 July 2018, if you are over 65 years, you may be able to contribute up [...]

2022-02-12T17:27:38+11:0031 January 2018|

First Home Super Saver (FHSS) Scheme

Part of the 2017 Federal Budget was to enable first home buyers to use some superannuation savings towards purchasing a house. This proposal was legislated on 13 December 2017 so is now law. What is the FHSS scheme? From 1 July 2018, first home buyers will be able withdraw up [...]

2022-02-07T14:32:01+11:0023 January 2018|

Investment fees reduced!

I am delighted to inform our members that, effective 1 September 2017, the investment fees for some of our investment options have been reduced! The changed investment fees from 1 September are as follows: Option Old fee New fee Cash 0.12% 0.05% International Shares 0.98% 0.85% We’ve been able to [...]

2022-02-12T17:18:29+11:006 September 2017|

Women and men – a super difference

The gender gap is still clear when it comes to superannuation, with latest data from the ABS* showing that on average, men retire with 80% more superannuation savings than women. That’s a big difference, a difference that makes it more likely for women to have to rely on Government pensions [...]

2022-02-07T17:20:51+11:0020 September 2016|

AvSuper introduces a new investment option

On 1 July 2015, AvSuper is adding a new pre-mixed investment option called the Balanced Growth option to the range of member investment choice options available to those members who wish to exercise member investment choice*. Introducing Balanced Growth The Balanced Growth option will comprise of investment exposure to 65% growth assets [...]

2022-02-11T13:45:34+11:0023 June 2015|

Introducing – the Conservative Growth Investment Option

AvSuper’s member investment choice (MIC) enables you* to choose one or a combination of our professionally managed investment options. You can have your current super balance and future contributions invested identically or in different ways – the choice is yours! In response to member requests for greater choice and flexibility, [...]

2022-02-07T14:43:08+11:008 February 2010|

Tax free access to super for members with terminal medical conditions

From May 2008, AvSuper will provide superannuation benefit payments on a tax free basis, to members with terminal medical conditions, even if they are still working. The Federal Government recently introduced changes to taxation law and a new superannuation ‘condition of release’ which will permit super fund members with a [...]

2022-02-07T16:58:29+11:0028 May 2008|