March 2021 investment update

Investment update for March 2021 Optimism supported by US$1.9 trillion stimulus package Continued hopes for an ongoing, rapid economic rebound, buoyed risk assets over the month, with world equities up around 5%. Data continued to show that economic activity is recovering. For instance, trade data showed the international movement of [...]

2022-02-07T16:07:18+11:0012 May 2021|

Welcome Michael Sykes to AvSuper

I am very pleased to introduce our members to Michael Sykes, our new CEO, and welcome him to our team. The Board and staff of AvSuper are looking forward to Michael becoming part of the team, and continuing to build upon the living ethos of “Members’ first”. Michael is CPA [...]

2022-02-07T17:17:04+11:009 April 2021|

February 2021 investment update

Investment update for February 2021 COVID-19 vaccines improve investor and consumer sentiments Equity markets finished slightly positive by end of February. Over the month, a sharp increase in government bond yields was a concern for markets in the US and Australia. However, successful vaccination programs commencing around the globe—particularly in [...]

2022-02-07T14:29:09+11:0025 March 2021|

New Member Advice Consultants

It is with great pleasure that I introduce our members to two new Member Advice Consultants at AvSuper. We were first joined by Jessica Gair and she is already answering calls and helping members. Since moving to Canberra to study a Bachelor of Commerce at the ANU, Jess has had experience [...]

2022-02-07T16:29:44+11:0021 March 2021|

AvSuper is changing CEO

After 13 years as our Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Wade has departed the Fund and we are progressing towards a change in CEO for 2021. Michelle contributed greatly to the Fund and was central to AvSuper’s continual expansion of services to our members. She was instrumental in steering us through [...]

2022-02-07T09:11:02+11:0025 February 2021|

January 2021 investment update

Investment update for January 2021 Stimulus continues to combat global COVID-19 economic impacts Equity markets began strongly in January, but those returns had dissipated by month end. Developed markets were a small negative for the month and Australian equities provided a small positive return. Driven by strong returns in China, [...]

2022-02-07T14:57:59+11:0022 February 2021|

December 2020 investment update

Investment update for December 2020 Recoveries continue after the economic hits of 2020 International equity markets maintained their strength into 2021. The US equity market rose but underperformed relative to the broad world equity market index this month. Economic conditions in the US remained strong in December 2020, with the [...]

2022-02-07T14:17:08+11:0029 January 2021|

Happy new Year!

From everyone at AvSuper, we would like to wish you and your family a happy and rewarding 2021. Happy 2021 from AvSuper! While many are glad to see 2020 behind us, we can still expect some volatility and change during 2021. If you would like to assess your super choices [...]

2022-02-07T14:39:21+11:004 January 2021|

November 2020 investment update

Investment update for November 2020 Australia's economic recovery continues Despite worsening global COVID-19 case numbers and lockdown measures reinstated by more countries, global equity markets rallied strongly over November, following promising news of three vaccines (Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and AstraZeneca/Oxford). The US Presidential results had less impact on markets than expected [...]

2022-02-07T16:33:30+11:0016 December 2020|

AvSuper Online (AOL) Launch

As you are no doubt aware, we have successfully transitioned to a new administration service provider, and we look forward to sharing the benefits with you over the coming weeks. AvSuper Online (or AOL) is our new online portal and can be accessed at avsuperonline.com.au and via the links [...]

2022-02-12T17:21:49+11:009 December 2020|