First State Super Retirement News Feed

28 October 2008: It's unanimous - First State Super is lowest cost fund in Australia

2008-10-28

First State Super, which has been judged to be the lowest cost public offer superannuation fund in Australia by not one, but three superannuation ratings agency reports, is urging super fund members to ensure they are not paying too much in fees.

2 October 2008: Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 30 September 2008

2008-10-02

Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 30 September 2008 are now available on the website.

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2 September 2008: Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 31 August 2008

2008-09-02

Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 31 August 2008 are now available on the website.

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1 August 2008: Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 31 July 2008

2008-08-01

Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 31 July 2008 are now available on the website.

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11 July 2008: Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 30 June 2008

2008-07-11

Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 30 June 2008 are now available on the website.

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05 June 2008: Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 31 May 2008

2008-06-05

Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 31 May 2008 are now available on the website.

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15 May 2008: Federal Governments 13 May 2008 Budget

2008-05-15

In its first Budget the Rudd Government has preserved the superannuation tax concessions for the over 60s introduced in 2007 and announced that it will help ease the burden on working families that are under financial pressure.

12 May 2008: New First State Super seminar schedule

2008-05-12

First State Super has released our seminar schedule for the rest of 2008

It's really important to understand your superannuation. Come to one of our seminars to find out more about your super.

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01 May 2008: Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 30 April 2008

2008-05-01

Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 30 April 2008 are now available on the website.

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24 April 2008: First State Super survey series 2008

2008-04-24

To remain competitive and to stay in touch it is important to know what our members are thinking and what it takes to meet their needs, which is why First State Super is conducting a series of surveys.

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15 April 2008: Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 31 March 2008

2008-04-15

Income stream effective earning rates for periods ending 31 March 2008 are now available on the website.

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26 March 2008: Your income stream questions answered

2008-03-26

First State Super has a series of frequently asked questions relating to retirement information and income stream accounts.

See the FAQ's >

18 March 2008: Contribution caps, have you reached yours?

2008-03-18

If you or your employer make contributions over the Federal Government’s contribution caps, the amount of contributions over the caps will be taxed at a higher rate.

And once your contributions have gone over the caps you cannot ask your superannuation fund for refund of contributions.

1 March 2008: The Government adjusts maximum payment for Transition to Retirement Income Streams

2008-03-01

An amendment to the superannuation law was recently made which affect the 10% pa maximum payment limit for a transition to retirement income stream when a member satisfies a condition of release with a 'nil' cashing restriction.

2 February 2008: SuperNews

2008-02-02

The February 2008 edition of SuperNews for First State Super members with a Superannuation Income Stream is now availiable.

2 November 2007: Rainmaker SelectingSuper Retirement Product of the Year

2007-11-02

On 2 November 2007 First State Super won the Rainmaker SelectingSuper Retirement Product of the Year.

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29 October 2007: Emerging retirement trend drives First State Super web calculator

2007-10-29

First State Super has launched a new website retirement calculator – the first in Australia that’s freely available to the public – to meet what it sees as a shift in consumer/member approach to retirement.

4 September 2007: Major super fund finds members planning to ease down then take off in retirement

2007-09-04

In a major study of its members’ retirement intentions, First State Super, one of Australia’s largest super funds, has found that almost a third are planning to ease themselves out of the workforce gradually by working part-time prior to retirement.