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Freeze on Challenger Howard Wholesale Mortgage Fund - last updated October 2008

Challenger Investments, the Responsible Entity for the Howard Wholesale Mortgage Trust, have announced an amendment to the rules on withdrawals from the Trust. The effect of these rules is that members are temporarily unable to switch out of, or redeem units held in, the Howard Wholesale Mortgage Fund. Learn more

Tax Thresholds for 2008/09 - last updated August 2008

The ATO has updated the superannuation thresholds for the 2008/09 financial year. See the new amounts

Investment Market Volatility - last updated March 2008

Investment Market volatility is still a factor in investment returns and is having an impact on portfolio performance.  Learn more

Tax File Numbers - last updated May 2007

The new SImple Super taxation reforms effective from 1 July 2007 make it very important for your super fund to know your Tax File Number - if your fund does not hold your TFN, then it is likely that you will pay a higher rate of tax. Learn more

Simple Super - last updated March 2007

There are significant new tax and legislative measures to be introduced from 1 July 2007, aimed squarely at simplifying the superannuation system in Australia, bringing with it sweeping reforms to the Tax system and a range of other initiatives. Learn more

Online investment switching - last updated August 2006

Members with internet access via GPen can now update their investment profile, and switch investments online, but you must have a GPen userid and password. Learn more

Federal Budget Implications for Super - last updated June 2006

The Federal Government announced some exciting new superannuation proposales in their May 2006 Budget.  These are deisgned to simplify superannuation, and to encourage people to particpate.  Learn more.

Co-Contributions - last updated July 2005

From 1 July 2005, the maximum available Government Co-Contribution has increased from $1,000 to $1,500 Learn more

Choice of Fund - what it means for Employers and Employees - last updated 21/07/2004

From 1 July 2005, many employees will be able to choose which super fund their superannuation contributions are paid into. Learn more

New Preservation Rules for Permanent Departure form Australia - last updated 09/05/2002

The Federal Government has introduced new rules, with effect from 1 July 2002, enabling access to super for some people after permanent departure from Australia. Learn more

Locate Your Lost Super Accounts

The Australian Taxation Office has made available a search facility to help members find lost accounts. Known as SuperMatch, the facility has been to Superannuation Fund Administrators for the sole purpose of assisting members locate and consolidate lost superannuation accounts or unredeemed superannuation monies. Learn more

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Freeze on Challenger Howard Wholesale Mortgage Fund

Challenger Investments, the Responsible Entity for the Howard Wholesale Mortgage Trust, have announced an amendment to the rules on withdrawals from the Trust. The effect of these rules is that members are temporarily unable to switch out of, or redeem units held in, the Howard Wholesale Mortgage Fund

Investment Market Volatility

Investment Market volatility is still a factor in investment returns and is having an impact on portfolio performance.  Learn more

2007/08 Annual Statements

We have added an FAQ page to assist with any questions about your Annual Statements.  A copy of the Annual Report can also be downloaded from your Forms pag

See the Tax Thresholds for 2007/08

The ATO has released the numbers for the 2007/08 financial year

Update your investment choices online

We now offer a facility for you to update your investment profile and options online


Learn about the Co-Contribution

This is a federal government initiative to help low income earners build a bigger retirement nest egg


Choice of Fund - what it means for Employers and Employees

Many working Australians now have a say in where their employers contribute to


Locate Your Lost Super Accounts

The Australian Taxation Office has made available a search facility to help members find lost accounts. Learn more


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