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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Global economy remains mired in uncertainty despite US progress, says Barclays

Despite calming moves from the US administration and reassurances at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, the global economy remains on a precarious footing, according to a new analysis by Barclays.

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$93bn fund becomes key investor in local renewables project

Rest has expanded its portfolio of renewable energy infrastructure by supporting a Victorian solar farm and battery project.

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Corporate leaders unite against Division 296 ‘policy mistake’

Big business has joined the chorus of opposition against the proposed Division 296 tax.

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Former tribunal member warns of ‘serious deficiencies’ in super system

A former adviser to superannuation trustees has sounded the alarm on what he describes as “serious deficiencies” within the system, urging regulators to take immediate action.

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