AustralianSuper doubles down on unlisted assets despite lag
AustralianSuper’s reliance on unlisted assets dragged on performance over the past year, as the rally in listed markets left funds more heavily weighted to equities outperforming their peers.
IFM pushes for reforms to unlock super fund capital
IFM Investors has urged for government-industry collaboration to accelerate projects, unlock capital, and deliver long-term returns for Australians.
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Adrian Suljanovic
ART announces chair departure
The super fund has confirmed its chair Andrew Fraser plans to retire at its upcoming annual member meeting in November.
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Adrian Suljanovic
Super funds underestimating risks of private credit, warns CIO
With super funds turning increasingly to private credit to lift returns, experts have cautioned that the high-yield asset class carries hidden risks that are often misunderstood.
Outdated rules cost super funds billions, says ASFA
Australia’s superannuation sector is being held back by overlapping and outdated regulation, ASFA says, with compliance costs almost doubling in seven years – a drain on member returns and the economy alike.
Morningstar reverses ASX ‘poor’ rating
A research firm says errors are a “natural part” of running a company with humans and has reversed its previous poor rating for the exchange.
AMP economist lays out productivity reform wish list
AMP’s chief economist has unveiled a wish list for the Australian government’s Economic Reform Roundtable.
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Super funds back ASIC review to unlock housing capital
Two of Australia’s largest industry super funds have thrown their support behind an ASIC review into how stamp duty is disclosed in investment fee reporting, saying it could unlock more capital for housing projects.
ASIC to examine investment in private credit by super funds
The corporate watchdog is preparing to publish a progress report on private credit this September, following a comprehensive review of the rapidly expanding market.
ASIC sues Mercer Super over allegations of ‘systemic’ reporting failures
The major superannuation fund is facing legal action from ASIC after allegedly failing to inform the regulator about investigations into serious member service issues.
