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Age limit lowered for Downsizer contribution
May 2nd, 2023
If you’re a homeowner aged 55 or over, you can boost your super with proceeds from the sale of your main residence as part of the ‘downsizer’ scheme. The ‘downsizer’ contribution scheme lets you make a lump sum contribution from the net sale proceeds of your main residence into your super. Until last year, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Member CEO update – December 2022
December 15th, 2022
When we say we put members first, we’re not only talking about the 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 with personal, tailored services. I’m also really proud […]
Monthly investment update – May 2022
July 1st, 2022
Here’s a look at what’s been happening in investment markets recently and what it means for your superannuation. The big picture Since late January 2022, share markets have experienced considerable volatility. These sharp, sudden drops were reactions to increasing inflation in the US and other economies. If we look back to April 2021, inflation already […]
First Super a top 10 super fund
April 4th, 2022
That’s according to superannuation regulator APRA’s (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) annual performance test, which measures super fund performance and holds underperforming funds to account. First Super passed the 2021 test with flying colours. In fact, our default MySuper product (the Balanced option) scored in the top 10 of the 80 funds that were tested. Isn’t […]