NEWS AND RESEARCH
The firm has forecast stronger global growth and higher inflation in 2026, signalling that central banks may be nearing the end of their easing…
Despite ASIC’s scathing review of private credit funds, including concerns around valuation inconsistencies and mixed liquidity practices, the asset…
The fund has joined forces with Macquarie Asset Management in a USD500 million deal targeting infrastructure-linked businesses across global markets.
With ESG investing in focus as COP30 begins this week, new MSCI reports highlight how private-sector funding is driving progress, and why businesses…
The Gateway Network Governance Body has unveiled a detailed roadmap to guide the superannuation industry through the upcoming Payday Super reforms.
Australian super funds increase international allocations beyond 50 per cent for the first time, signalling deeper diversification and liquidity…
TOP PERFORMING FUNDS
ACS FIXED INT - AUSTRALIA/GLOBAL BOND
Fund name
3y(%)pa
1
DomaCom DFS Mortgage
225.31 3 y p.a(%)
2
Loftus Peak Global Disruption Fund Hedged
121.06 3 y p.a(%)
3
Global X 21Shares Bitcoin ETF
72.47 3 y p.a(%)
4
Paradice Australian Mid Cap A
69.09 3 y p.a(%)
5
Smarter Money Long-Short Credit Investor USD
68.96 3 y p.a(%)
SUPERANNUATION
The Gateway Network Governance Body has unveiled a detailed roadmap to guide the superannuation industry through the upcoming Payday Super reforms....
CPA Australia urges the ATO to extend compliance support for small businesses facing major system changes ahead of Payday Super reforms....
Superannuation funds ramp up collective efforts to counter rising cybercrime, updating standards and sharing intelligence across the industry....
The regulator has fined two super funds for misleading sustainability and investment claims, citing ongoing efforts to curb greenwashing across the sector....
Super funds have extended their winning streak, with balanced options rising 1.3 per cent in October amid broad market optimism....
PEOPLE & PRODUCTS
The $205 billion super fund has appointed Simon Warner as chief investment officer (CIO) following a global search to replace outgoing Damian Graham....
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....
FUNDS MANAGEMENT
The firm has appointed Aware Super’s Damian Graham as group chief investment officer to unify its life and funds management teams....
Ethical super fund Australian Ethical has announced the appointment of Anthony Lane as chief operating officer....
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....
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
The firm has forecast stronger global growth and higher inflation in 2026, signalling that central banks may be nearing the end of their easing cycles....
Despite ASIC’s scathing review of private credit funds, including concerns around valuation inconsistencies and mixed liquidity practices, the asset class grew 9 per cent...
The fund has joined forces with Macquarie Asset Management in a USD500 million deal targeting infrastructure-linked businesses across global markets....
With ESG investing in focus as COP30 begins this week, new MSCI reports highlight how private-sector funding is driving progress, and why businesses must strengthen their...
Australian super funds increase international allocations beyond 50 per cent for the first time, signalling deeper diversification and liquidity focus, major bank researc...
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 ...