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.
AUTHOR
Rhea Nath
Rhea L Nath is a journalist on Super Review and InvestorDaily, with a focus on funds management, superannuation, and institutional investment. Previously, she covered small business and entrepreneurship news at Dynamic Business and multicultural issues at Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
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.
AUTHOR
Rhea Nath
Rhea L Nath is a journalist on Super Review and InvestorDaily, with a focus on funds management, superannuation, and institutional investment. Previously, she covered small business and entrepreneurship news at Dynamic Business and multicultural issues at Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
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.
AUTHOR
Keith Ford
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.
AUTHOR
Rhea Nath
Rhea L Nath is a journalist on Super Review and InvestorDaily, with a focus on funds management, superannuation, and institutional investment. Previously, she covered small business and entrepreneurship news at Dynamic Business and multicultural issues at Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
Super funds’ gender pay gaps exposed
Qantas Super has been exposed as one of the funds with the biggest pay gaps.
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.
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.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
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.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
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.
AUTHOR
Rhea Nath
Rhea L Nath is a journalist on Super Review and InvestorDaily, with a focus on funds management, superannuation, and institutional investment. Previously, she covered small business and entrepreneurship news at Dynamic Business and multicultural issues at Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
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.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
