Super veteran reflects on transformations in the ‘extraordinary’ industry

Former Funds SA and Rest executive, Jo Townsend, has weighed in on the impact of never-ending regulation and the outlook for consolidation in super, drawing on her three decades in the industry.

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Super returns retreat in September amid ‘nervous’ investment markets

Although the return for the first nine months of the 2023 calendar year sits at 5.2 per cent, all four risk category fund options saw lacklustre September performance, according to Chant West.

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Aware partners with renewable energy platform

Aware Super has partnered with Birdwood Energy to create the nation’s newest distributed renewable energy platform.

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Rest sees sharp uptick in digital advice adoption

The $75 billion fund has told Super Review of a 25 per cent increase in use of its digital advice tools in the last financial year and has further boosted these internal capabilities with the appointment of a new advice technology lead.

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Retirees hoarding super to pass onto future generations

Over half of super members intend to leave their superannuation to their loved ones when they die, highlighting the need for an objective of super.

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How does Australia’s pension system fare globally?

Comparing almost 50 retirement systems around the world, the 2023 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index gives Australia a thumbs up, but has highlighted room for improvement in its retirement income policy.

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Old views of finance linger to deter women: WGEA

Perceptions linger around the link between financial services and maths, but the sector can change this to attract more women, according to an executive.

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Concessional contributions and super balances top of mind in Q3

Questions about total super balance and concessional contributions are on advisers' minds this quarter, according to BT.

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Super director joins Link Group

Experienced superannuation executive, Mark Lennon, has joined the board of Link Group as it reduces in size from eight to six.

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Former ART executive takes up CIO role in the Middle East

The former deputy chief investment officer of Australian Retirement Trust has headed to Abu Dhabi, joining its national pension fund as chief investment officer.

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Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

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Kevin Gorman

Super director remuneration ...

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Anthony Asher

No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...

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Super funds have built on early financial year momentum, as growth funds deliver strong results driven by equities and resilient bonds....

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