REST Superannuation - Media Releases

Media Releases

Independent SuperRatings report salutes REST's "sensational decade"

Leading super research company ranks REST as best public offer balanced option over the past decade
REST “outperforms all competing public offer funds” of the above group.
Share investment and cash investment options also praised

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Monday, 12th

REST continues to return strong profits to members in uncertain financial times

Figures released today by REST Superannuation show impressive returns to members of 11.4 percent for its Core Strategy¹ and 12.8 percent for REST Pension² members in the last financial year.

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June 2010

Tuesday, 29th

Review? What review? And who is Mr Cooper?

94 per cent of REST survey respondents don't know what the Cooper Review is
80 per cent of respondents don't think the compulsory nine per cent is enough to fund their retirement
One in three respondents have more than one super account

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Tuesday, 22nd

Apathy costing Australians thousands in retirement dollars

A recent survey* of over 800 REST Superannuation members has found that a majority of survey participants know that they are eligible for the government’s super co-contribution scheme, yet significant numbers are still failing to take the simple steps needed to gain the extra money on offer.

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Monday, 21st

Australia's largest super fund urges Cooper to push hard for a result that 'impacts all Australians'

REST Super cautions against 'real inequality' if member protection benefit is not removed
Urges for greater flexibility in use of TFNs to help streamline management of member records
REST advises against a 'one size fits all' approach to insurance

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May 2010

Monday, 17th

Act now to benefit from the government super co-contribution payment

Low income earners, grab your share of the government ‘dollar for dollar’ super payment

Contribute to your super before June 30 to benefit this financial year
Government will match dollar for dollar on personal voluntary contributions up to $1,000
Can boost super savings by up to $44,000* over 30 years

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Wednesday, 12th

The impact of the Federal Budget 2010-11 announcement on your superannuation

Here is a guide to some of the changes to superannuation announced in the Federal Budget 2010-11. The government has also confirmed the recent announcements made in response to the Henry Tax Review.

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Wednesday, 5th

Direct changes to Superannuation following the Henry Tax Review announcement on 2 May 2010

Increase in superannuation guarantee (SG) amount to 12%
Good news for lower income earners
Eligibility for older workers

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March 2010

Monday, 1st

REST CEO appears on Lateline Business

REST CEO Damian Hill has appeared on ABC Television's Lateline Business.

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February 2010

Thursday, 25th

REST Superannuation announces sponsorship of 'Ross Greenwood Money News' segment

REST Superannuation, Australia’s largest super fund by membership, today announced their sponsorship of the weekly superannuation segment on the ‘Ross Greenwood Money News’ programme on Radio 2GB.

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Monday, 22nd

REST Superannuation urges 18-30s to 'sort out their super'

REST Superannuation, Australia’s largest superannuation fund by membership, is urging young people aged between 18 and 30 to take action and sort out their super.

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