Mercer flags super funds’ ‘underdeveloped’ Choice menus

There is a need for Australia’s superannuation funds to simplify their investment menus, according to the firm, given over a third of funds have more than 30 options, of which one or more are “arguably subscale”.

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Morningstar increases scope to superannuation ratings

The research house is set to offer research ratings of superannuation funds for the first time amid growing demand from financial advisers.

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How is ART navigating its portfolio exposures to China?

Australia’s second-largest super fund has explained its approach to the Asian giant and how it is balancing underlying risk, adding that avoiding China altogether may not be a “doable strategy”.

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10 years of MySuper, what have members gained?

Initially intended to offer a “simple, cost-effective” option for Aussies invested in default fund options, a super consultant has weighed in on what the scheme has actually done for members.

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ART unveils new range of choice investment options for members

The $260 billion fund has unveiled a streamlined suite of choice investment options across superannuation and retirement products.

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Mercer forecasts emergence of 12 mega funds by 2028

By 2028, Mercer predicts the emergence of approximately 12 mega funds, marking a significant shift in the industry's structure.

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Industry funds to challenge traditional active managers

New research indicates that industry superannuation funds are poised for significant growth, posing a challenge to traditional active managers.

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Jane Hume to speak at Australian Wealth Management Summit 2024

The Shadow Minister for Finance will join distinguished speakers at the inaugural Australian Wealth Management Summit.

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Super funds take a step back from Woodside and Santos

Australia’s top 30 superannuation funds have been slowly reducing their exposures to the oil and gas producers in the last two years as more members demand greater climate action, according to new analysis.

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Levy warns of dual duties for super funds providing advice

QAR lead Michelle Levy says there are conflicts between a super fund acting as a trustee and providing advice.

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