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NEWS AND RESEARCH
While Australia’s largest super funds are increasingly bringing investment management in-house, Brighter Super is charting a different course as it…
Australia’s superannuation industry has welcomed the appointment of Dr Daniel Mulino as Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister.
The industry superannuation fund-owned global private markets manager has finalised a landmark partnership with a UK pension fund.
The Prime Minister has announced his new ministry, including the replacement for the newly retired Stephen Jones.
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has proposed a suite of reforms to bolster the competitiveness of Australia’s public markets and stem the…
As local regulators warn of emerging risks tied to investors’ growing participation in private markets, a Queensland-based fund has described the…
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SUPERANNUATION
Volatile markets driven by shifting US tariff policy failed to rattle Australia’s superannuation system in April, with balanced options inching upward....
ASFA has urged greater transparency and fairness in the way superannuation levies are set and spent....
Labor’s re-election has reignited calls to strengthen Australia’s $4.2 trillion super system, with industry bodies urging swift reform amid economic and demographic shift...
A major super fund has defended its use of private markets in a submission to ASIC, asserting that appropriate governance and information-sharing practices are present in...
A member body representing some prominent wealth managers is concerned super funds’ dominance is sidelining small companies in capital markets....
PEOPLE & PRODUCTS
With Damian Graham stepping into a new capacity within the $190 billion super fund ahead of his retirement, a global search is set to commence for his replacement....
Cbus has swiftly promoted Leigh Gavin to chief investment officer only months after naming him deputy, as the fund works towards growing in size and bringing its investme...
Bravura CEO Andrew Russell has announced he will be stepping down from the company, just under two years after his appointment. ...
The $16 billion fund has teamed up with a retirement income product specialist to give its members more confidence to spend in retirement. ...
The super fund-owned institutional investment manager has appointed an internal candidate as its next head of operations....
FUNDS MANAGEMENT
While Australia’s largest super funds are increasingly bringing investment management in-house, Brighter Super is charting a different course as it continues to grow....
As local regulators warn of emerging risks tied to investors’ growing participation in private markets, a Queensland-based fund has described the segment as “crucial” for...
MLC is leaning on its asset allocation and diversification expertise to navigate rising global uncertainty and seize opportunities amid the chaos....
Super funds are recalibrating their strategies in response to evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic policy risks, with major players placing renewed emphasis on res...
Australia’s sovereign wealth fund has added billions in value to the Future Fund over the last 12 months, a strong result given the turbulent market environment. ...
FINANCIAL ADVICE
The future of superannuation policy remains uncertain, with further reforms potentially on the horizon as the Albanese government seeks to curb the use of superannuation ...
Superannuation funds will have two options for charging fees for the advice provided by the new class of adviser....
APRA’s latest data has revealed that superannuation funds spent $1.3 billion on advice fees, with the vast majority sent to external financial advisers....
Cbus Super has unveiled Advice Essentials Plus, a new service offering affordable financial advice to both members and their partners....
The fund has launched a new tool to help deliver personalised financial education and digital personal advice to eligible members....
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT
Amid a volatile month for global markets, the State Street Risk Appetite Index improved slightly to return to neutral (0.0) by the end of April, up from -0.09 the month b...
The traditional 60/40 portfolio model, long a cornerstone of diversified investment strategies, is increasingly under scrutiny as evolving economic conditions and rising ...
As market volatility persists, some super funds are pivoting defensively, while others are strategically positioning to capitalise on emerging opportunities....
New data has shown a progressive deterioration in risk appetite among instos even prior to Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs....
UniSuper has reached “peak investment” in US assets and is now preparing to reassess its exposures amid ongoing sharemarket volatility....
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 ...