Labor’s return sparks super reform momentum as $3m tax nears reality

Labor’s re-election has reignited calls to strengthen Australia’s $4.2 trillion super system, with industry bodies urging swift reform amid economic and demographic shifts.

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HESTA warns of overregulation risks amid private markets scrutiny

A major super fund has defended its use of private markets in a submission to ASIC, asserting that appropriate governance and information-sharing practices are present in both public and private markets.

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Super fund dominance seen as barrier to capital access for small firms

A member body representing some prominent wealth managers is concerned super funds’ dominance is sidelining small companies in capital markets.

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CPI exceeds expectations, but growth concerns keep rate cut on table

While the latest quarterly CPI print exceeded expectations, most economists still anticipate a rate cut, especially amid growing downside risks to global growth stemming from uncertainty around US tariffs.

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Email security lapses widespread among super funds

Earlier this month, several Australian superannuation funds fell victim to credential stuffing attacks, which saw a small number of members lose more than $500,000.

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Fund modelling continues to favour big super: CPA

Small- to medium-sized funds have become collateral damage in an "imperfect" model for super industry levies, a financial institution has said.

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Funds outperform global peers in alternative asset returns

New research has shown that investing in alternative assets and using active management has, to this point, delivered strong results for Australian super funds.

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Rising offshore allocations by funds could redefine current account dynamics

Australia’s $4 trillion superannuation industry is fundamentally reshaping the nation’s external accounts, setting the stage for a more sustainable current account surplus despite weaker commodity markets.

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‘Yellow brick roadmap to net zero’: New campaign pushes for wake-up call to big super

With concerns that the expansion efforts of fossil fuel giants are still largely unchecked by Australian super funds, Market Forces is urging tougher action.

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Cbus names new CIO as Chatfield departs, eyes $150bn goal

Cbus has swiftly promoted Leigh Gavin to chief investment officer only months after naming him deputy, as the fund works towards growing in size and bringing its investment expertise in-house.

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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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Large superannuation accounts may need to find funds outside their accounts or take the extreme step of selling non-liquid assets under the proposed $3 million super tax ...

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Economists have been left scrambling to recalibrate after the Reserve Bank wrong-footed markets on Tuesday, holding the cash rate steady despite widespread expectations o...

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Institutional investors have increased their risk exposure over June amid tempered levels of market volatility....

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