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NEWS AND RESEARCH
Investor risk appetite saw a modest pick up at the end of August after investors took a cautious stance at the beginning of the month, a global firm…
The strong market downturn in the first two weeks of the month has been followed by a swift recovery, according to SuperRatings.
New research has revealed a significant growth differential and rankings move between industry funds and government-related funds.
The planned changes to the Reserve Bank of Australia have become the new battlefield for the government and the opposition after Taylor confirmed the…
The industry body is pushing for the Senate to pass the legislation this sitting fortnight.
The corporate regulator will in the coming months announce the results of its surveillance into how superannuation funds are handling death benefits…
TOP PERFORMING FUNDS
ACS FIXED INT - AUSTRALIA/GLOBAL BOND
Fund name
3y(%)pa
1
Ardea Diversified Bond F (CLOSED)
148.81 3 y p.a(%)
2
Spire Oaktree Opportunities XI First Close USD
66.48 3 y p.a(%)
3
Fidante Credit Suisse Global Private Equity
31.88 3 y p.a(%)
4
DomaCom 4/27 Crombie Avenue Bundall QLD 4217 Australia
28.07 3 y p.a(%)
5
CFS Acadian Wholesale Global Equity Long Short A
26.35 3 y p.a(%)
SUPERANNUATION
The strong market downturn in the first two weeks of the month has been followed by a swift recovery, according to SuperRatings....
The industry body is pushing for the Senate to pass the legislation this sitting fortnight....
The director, who is also a CFMEU official, has been accused of breaching a number of the covenants contained in the SIS Act....
The regulator says an industry roundtable found advisers and super funds need to up their game when it comes to talking about super with Millennials....
The QAR lead reviewer has told a Senate committee that the government’s demands of super funds conflict with their original purpose. ...
PEOPLE & PRODUCTS
The super fund has welcomed two experienced leaders to the fold....
Insignia Financial has announced the appointment of an ex-ASIC commissioner to the board of its superannuation arm, before she takes over as chair in November....
The fund has announced an internal appointment to succeed Tim Barber, who is set to take up a new role at Marsh McLennan....
The $85 billion fund is reinforcing its commitment to simplicity with a refreshed visual brand identity....
The super fund for education and community-based professionals has announced a series of appointments following its approval of independent directors to its board. ...
FUNDS MANAGEMENT
New research has revealed a significant growth differential and rankings move between industry funds and government-related funds....
According to Anthony Scaramucci, Donald Trump’s unfavourable view of NATO poses significant challenges for capital managers....
Roundtables attended by 12 super CEOs, jointly hosted by ASIC and APRA, have shed light on key areas of discussion within the industry....
Allocations to credit, hedge funds, and equities contributed to a strong performance in the 2024 financial year, according to the sovereign wealth fund....
The strong result, it said, reflects deliberate efforts over the last few years to pivot portfolios for a changing investment environment and resurgence of geopolitical r...
FINANCIAL ADVICE
The fund has launched a new tool to help deliver personalised financial education and digital personal advice to eligible members....
The industry body has recommended an approach that recognises unique advice needs, noting current super regulation and legislation is “overwhelmingly designed with simple...
The first Delivering Better Financial Outcomes bill passed the Senate on Thursday afternoon before sailing through the House of Representatives a few hours later as a mat...
The SMC has come under fire over the past week following a statement in which its CEO referred to advisers as “dodgy”....
Super funds are ramping up their financial advice offerings, with ART confirming it is already on the path to implementing a new single intra-fund advice program....
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT
Investor risk appetite saw a modest pick up at the end of August after investors took a cautious stance at the beginning of the month, a global firm has found....
Stafford Capital has secured a $220 million mandate, its second co-investment with a super fund in recent weeks....
The $83 billion industry super fund is continuing its strategic partnership with a boutique investment firm. ...
The fund has acquired a 19.8 per cent interest, alongside QIC, in the owner of the largest toll road network in Victoria....
While not having a strategic asset allocation might be ‘uncomfortable’ for some investors, the Future Fund believes its unique investment approach helps the fund capture ...
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 ...