Long-term focus pays off for Brighter Super members

Brighter Super’s long-term strategy has helped the fund deliver double-digit returns in eight accumulation and pension options.

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Aussie investors shift from 60/40 to alternatives

Australian investors are increasingly integrating hedge funds and liquid alternatives into their portfolios, as persistent inflation volatility and global macro-economic instability expose the limitations of the classic 60/40 split.

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Trump’s tariff games keep markets on edge

US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay new tariffs has only prolonged the uncertainty weighing on global sharemarkets, according to AMP chief economist Shane Oliver.

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Resilient portfolios drive double-digit gains for Mercer Super

Despite geopolitical headwinds driving market volatility, Mercer Super has announced a “solid outcome” for the financial year.

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July rate cut will be a close call decision

Economists from the big four banks have all predicted the RBA to deliver another rate cut during its July meeting; however, some admit the decision will be a close call.

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Bitcoin, AI, and China: The themes AMP Super is watching next

AMP’s strong 2024–25 returns were anything but a fluke – they were the product of a carefully recalibrated investment strategy that began several years ago, when the fund first became truly cognisant of its shortcomings.

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First Guardian and Shield under ASIC scrutiny for failed schemes

ASIC is “considering what options” it has to hold super trustees to account for including the failed schemes on their platforms, according to its deputy chair.

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Majority of Vanguard Super’s options record double-digit growth

Vanguard Super has reported strong returns across most of its investment options, attributed to a “low-cost, index-based approach”.

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Cbus Super delivers strong annual investment returns

The fund has achieved double-digit returns amid market volatility, reinforcing the value of long-term investment strategies for its members.

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Super funds deliver double-digit returns, but experts warn of tougher times ahead

Australian super funds notched a third consecutive year of strong returns, with the median balanced option delivering an estimated 10.1 per cent over the 2024-25 financial year, but an economist has warned that the rally may be harder to sustain as key risks gather pace.

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