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Super balances rise as funds deliver steady returns
Super balances have continued to rise in August, with research showing Australian funds have maintained strong momentum, delivering steady gains for members.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
ART and State Street join forces to support financial advisers
Australian Retirement Trust and State Street Investment Management have entered a partnership to deliver global investment insights and practice strategies to Australian advisers.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
CPA backs mandated ESG marketing reforms
CPA Australia is pressing the federal government to impose stricter rules on the naming and marketing of managed investment and superannuation products that claim to be “sustainable”, “ethical”, or “responsible”, warning that vague or untested claims are leaving investors exposed.
Conaghan says Labor’s proposed super tax ‘unworkable and out of touch’
The shadow financial services minister has confirmed Labor’s retreat from the proposed $3 million super tax, describing the legislation as flawed.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
APRA data highlights growth in retirement and platform super products
Australia’s superannuation industry has reported over $2.6 trillion in total assets as at June 2025, with MySuper and Choice products showing market dominance.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Industry super funds rise, while government peers lose ground
Australian super funds have delivered mixed results in the latest global rankings, with industry funds climbing, while government schemes fell sharply.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Strong markets and strategic bets drive Future Fund growth
The Future Fund posted a $27.4 billion increase in value to $252.3 billion, driven by strong equity markets, resilient private market investments, and strategic portfolio shifts to anticipate changing global trading conditions.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Aware Super upgrades adviser portal with new features
The fund has introduced new portal features for advisers, streamlining administration and enabling quicker, more convenient client authorisations online.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
APRA funds’ pushback reportedly driving Labor rethink on Division 296 tax
APRA-regulated funds have reportedly raised concerns with the government over Division 296, as news of potential policy tweaks makes headlines.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Super funds can handle tax changes, but meddling risks members’ returns
The CEO of one of Australia’s largest super funds says his outfit has become an expert at rolling with regulatory punches, but warned government interference in investment decisions would be a disaster for members.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
