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ASIC levy cost for super and investment sector to increase by over $5m
The corporate regulator has released its estimated industry levies for FY2024–25, with the cost for the investment management and superannuation sector expected to increase by $5.2 million.
AUTHOR
Keith Ford
Split decision underscores RBA’s balancing act
The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call.
Long-term focus pays off for Brighter Super members
Brighter Super’s long-term strategy has helped the fund deliver double-digit returns in eight accumulation and pension options.
Aussie investors shift from 60/40 to alternatives
Australian investors are increasingly integrating hedge funds and liquid alternatives into their portfolios, as persistent inflation volatility and global macro-economic instability expose the limitations of the classic 60/40 split.
Trump’s tariff games keep markets on edge
US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay new tariffs has only prolonged the uncertainty weighing on global sharemarkets, according to AMP chief economist Shane Oliver.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Resilient portfolios drive double-digit gains for Mercer Super
Despite geopolitical headwinds driving market volatility, Mercer Super has announced a “solid outcome” for the financial year.
July rate cut will be a close call decision
Economists from the big four banks have all predicted the RBA to deliver another rate cut during its July meeting; however, some admit the decision will be a close call.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Bitcoin, AI, and China: The themes AMP Super is watching next
AMP’s strong 2024–25 returns were anything but a fluke – they were the product of a carefully recalibrated investment strategy that began several years ago, when the fund first became truly cognisant of its shortcomings.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
First Guardian and Shield under ASIC scrutiny for failed schemes
ASIC is “considering what options” it has to hold super trustees to account for including the failed schemes on their platforms, according to its deputy chair.
AUTHOR
Keith Ford
Majority of Vanguard Super’s options record double-digit growth
Vanguard Super has reported strong returns across most of its investment options, attributed to a “low-cost, index-based approach”.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
