News achive 2002

December 2002

• PSS/CSS announces new financial planning service for members and their families
• Superannuation and Family Law – update on new arrangements for members
• What are 'RBLs'? The answer to this question could help you maximise your benefits further.
  INFORMATION FOR members taking their super benefit as a combination pension and lump sum.
• Christmas/New Year Pension Processing Timetable

November 2002

• Catholic Superannuation Fund (CSF) has followed PSS/CSS' lead and appointed Westpac as an investment governance advisor.
• PSS/CSS confirm position on Coles Myer
• 2001–2002 CSS Board Annual Report to Parliament

October 2002

• Protecting value and returns for members - SuperFunds magazine reviews PSS/CSS's governance programme (PDF)
• Super Decisions: latest financial tips and safety checks on superannuation
• Assistant Treasurer Helen Coonan announces agreement eliminating double super coverage for overseas workers

September 2002

• CSS confirms new Australian equity managers

August 2002

• Room for improvement: environmental non-disclosure poses risk for Australian investors

July 2002

• Public Service Commission enquiry into APS agency workforce trends
• Pension Increase Advice Mail Out and Fortnightly Tax Deduction and Tax Rebate

May 2002

• PSS/CSS active on Audit Governance
  

April 2002

• September-to-March CPI rate is 1.8%

February 2002

• CSS/PSS in a Win-Win Deal with Jupiters
• Surcharge Assessments - Possible Increases

January 2002

• Initial investment in hedge funds.