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NEWS AND RESEARCH
Draft legislation that will require super to be paid at the same time as wages has been released for consultation.
With just over a week until the government unveils its pre-election budget, Deloitte Access Economics has projected an underlying cash deficit of $26…
The median growth super option has fallen around 3 per cent since late January amid market volatility resulting from Donald Trump’s unpredictable…
The research house has confirmed a new ratings offering dedicated to lifetime products, which it expects to see an increase in releases in coming…
Following an extensive due diligence process, CareSuper is poised to become a $57 billion fund by the year’s end.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has modified the additional licence conditions imposed on the trustee.
TOP PERFORMING FUNDS
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Spire Oaktree Opportunities XI Second Close
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DomaCom Lot 21 Chellaston Road Munno Para West SA 5115 Australia
31.62 3 y p.a(%)
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Spire Oaktree Opportunities XI First Close USD
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Fidante Credit Suisse Global Private Equity
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SUPERANNUATION
Draft legislation that will require super to be paid at the same time as wages has been released for consultation....
The median growth super option has fallen around 3 per cent since late January amid market volatility resulting from Donald Trump’s unpredictable policy moves, but the in...
The research house has confirmed a new ratings offering dedicated to lifetime products, which it expects to see an increase in releases in coming years. ...
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has modified the additional licence conditions imposed on the trustee....
AFCA’s chief executive urged member firms to up their internal dispute resolution processes in order to cut down on costs owed to the authority....
PEOPLE & PRODUCTS
The Albanese government has appointed Jim Craig as a member of the Future Fund Board of Guardians for a five‑year term....
The $93 billion fund is looking to support its member service with modern, secure, and “future-ready” tech. ...
The $100 billion fund has appointed a new deputy CIO from within....
The $149 billion fund has named new directors following the departure of three outgoing board members....
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has announced changes to its structure, marking an “exciting phase of growth” for the organisation....
FUNDS MANAGEMENT
Economic growth was weaker than expected, once again highlighting an economy largely sustained by population growth and government spending....
In this latest edition, Anna Shelley, CIO at AMP, shares the fund’s approach to current market conditions and where it continues to uncover key opportunities....
The mega fund has announced a $2.2 billion investment in a leading data centre platform, bringing its global real assets portfolio to nearly $60 billion....
In this latest edition, Australian Retirement Trust’s head of global real assets Michael Weaver explains the fund’s approach to finding new opportunities as it surpasses ...
Fund managers remain hopeful for a Chinese revival story despite the “disappointing” stimulus package announced this week....
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
The message from experts in international trade and economists is that the Australian government should refrain from retaliating with reciprocal tariffs. ...
The market correction forecast by AMP’s chief economist is in full swing, with three weeks of turbulence culminating in significant losses on Tuesday....
Following a strong risk appetite in January, institutional investors have pulled back in February, with risk-seeking activity dropping to zero amid a decline in equity al...
While Donald Trump’s signal of progress on the US administration’s cryptocurrency reserve sparked a brief market rally, broader economic concerns and trade tensions led t...
The ASIC chair has reiterated that while cryptocurrency is “highly speculative” and risky, it is not illegal....
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 ...