Super funds’ ESG commitments face ‘jack-of-all-trades’ concerns

A global investment executive has told Super Review why, much like the common adage, Australia’s super sector runs the risk of being a jack-of-all-trades, but master of none in balancing too many ESG considerations.

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Super funds demonstrate highest equity appetite among global peers

New research into global pension markets has found Australian superannuation funds beat out their peers like the US and UK in equity allocations in 2023.

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ASFA urges expansion of intra-fund advice

The peak body for the superannuation industry says that intra-fund advice should be widened to cover the transition to retirement.

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Qantas Super welcomes new private markets lead

The $8.4 billion fund has announced a key internal promotion for a new head of private markets.

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Super funds’ gender pay gaps exposed

Qantas Super has been exposed as one of the funds with the biggest pay gaps.

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IFPA urges government to amend Division 296 legislation

The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) has urged the government to make seven key amendments to the proposed Division 296 tax on superannuation balances above $3 million.

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NGS Super centralises advice, education functions

The industry super fund has announced a change to the way it delivers education services and support to members and employers.

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Rest backs energy transition in latest impact investment

The $75 billion fund has gained exposure to decarbonisation solutions in its first listed equities impact investment.

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Aware flags ‘win for pre-retirees’ in contribution caps rise

One of Australia’s largest superannuation funds has explained how the increase of super contribution caps for the first time in three years will be particularly beneficial for older Australians.

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Super roundtable summons Jones to address operations streamlining

Leaders of Australia’s profit-to-member super funds are calling for a strengthened customer service regime for super fund members.

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