NEWS AND RESEARCH
Australian super funds have extended their winning streak into September, as strong global equities and resilient long-term returns boost member…
The super fund has appointed long-serving technology leader Richard Exton to its executive team, underscoring the fund’s digital transformation…
Valuations of the major US tech companies are becoming elevated, according to UniSuper’s chief investment officer John Pearce, but not yet at bubble…
The country’s largest super fund has launched a £500 million UK housing platform to expand its living sector investments and support economic growth.
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has announced Helen Rowell has been appointed as the fund’s new chair, set to succeed Andrew Fraser.
Delayed climate action could wipe hundreds of billions from superannuation balances by 2050, according to new analysis from Ortec Finance.
TOP PERFORMING FUNDS
ACS FIXED INT - AUSTRALIA/GLOBAL BOND
Fund name
3y(%)pa
1
DomaCom DFS Mortgage
215.17 3 y p.a(%)
2
Loftus Peak Global Disruption Fund Hedged
118.15 3 y p.a(%)
3
Global X 21Shares Bitcoin ETF
75.00 3 y p.a(%)
4
UBS Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners UCITS ETF Dis USD
61.11 3 y p.a(%)
5
Global X Ultra Long Nasdaq 100 Complex ETF
60.93 3 y p.a(%)
SUPERANNUATION
Australian super funds have extended their winning streak into September, as strong global equities and resilient long-term returns boost member outcomes....
The super fund has appointed long-serving technology leader Richard Exton to its executive team, underscoring the fund’s digital transformation priorities....
Valuations of the major US tech companies are becoming elevated, according to UniSuper’s chief investment officer John Pearce, but not yet at bubble territory....
The country’s largest super fund has launched a £500 million UK housing platform to expand its living sector investments and support economic growth....
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has announced Helen Rowell has been appointed as the fund’s new chair, set to succeed Andrew Fraser. ...
PEOPLE & PRODUCTS
Industry super fund Rest has appointed an interim head of private markets following the exit of Simon Esposito....
Two former Statewide Super executives have been acquitted of dishonesty charges following a trial in the District Court of South Australia. ...
Allianz Retire+ has announced major leadership changes with the appointment of a new CEO and distribution heads to help expand its presence across the institutional chann...
Australian Ethical has named its new head of equities, who previously spent 12 years at Perpetual....
HESTA has concluded one of the largest technology projects undertaken by an Australian industry super fund. ...
FUNDS MANAGEMENT
The structural shift towards active ETFs will reshape the asset management industry, according to McKinsey, and financial advisers will be a key group for managers to foc...
ASIC has warned that practices across the $200 billion private credit market are inconsistent and, in some cases, require serious improvement....
A surge in electricity prices has driven the monthly Consumer Price Index to its highest level in a year, exceeding forecasts....
Infrastructure well-positioned to hedge against global uncertainty, says investment chief....
The fund manager remains positive on the outlook for gold and believes ongoing market volatility will provide opportunities to acquire small-cap stocks in promising secto...
FINANCIAL ADVICE
The super fund has launched Retirement Manager, a digital advice tool helping members plan income, spending, and retirement confidence with integrated support....
APRA has warned retail super trustees that financial adviser involvement in recommending platform products does not diminish their obligations, as regulators turned the s...
AMP’s chief economist has unveiled a wish list for the Australian government’s Economic Reform Roundtable....
Australian retirees could increase their projected annual incomes between 3 and 51 per cent by incorporating personal and household data into their retirement income stra...
The best interests duty and new class of adviser didn't make the cut for the pre-election DBFO draft bill; however, ASFA has used its submission to outline what it wants ...
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has said the central bank sees private demand picking up over the next year, taking over from public demand....
One of Australia’s largest super funds has acquired an equity stake in the institutional investment advisory firm....
Passive investing is reshaping Australian equities, giving rise to a “no information trade” in which large-cap stocks swing sharply despite little or no fresh news....
RBA governor Michele Bullock warns of global trade risks as domestic inflation cools and employment remains near full capacity....
AMP chief economist Shane Oliver says investors should treat both extremes with scepticism after a week of starkly different climate projections....
INSURANCE
The insurance company has joined this year’s awards as a principal partner....
The $135 billion fund has transitioned away from TAL Life Insurance following an “extensive tender process”....
The $80 billion fund is facing legal action over allegedly signing up new members to income protection insurance by default without active member consent....
In a Senate submission, the Financial Services Council has once again called for further clarification that the government will assess the consumer outcomes of group insu...
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of QSuper regarding non-payment of a total and permanent disablement benefit to a member....
From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...
Super director remuneration ...
No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...