Super funds see weak start to financial year

By Lorna Brett · 24 August 2011 · Economy

Super Funds Suffer a Rocky Start to the New Financial Year

Superannuation funds have had a disappointing start to the new financial year, with median growth funds taking a hit. But what's behind the decline and what does it mean for your retirement savings?

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Summary

Superannuation funds have had a disappointing start to the new financial year, with median growth funds (61 to 80 percent growth assets) falling 1.5 percent in July as a result of weak share markets globally.

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