Aussie funds reject US pushback on ‘woke’ ESG

A US investment manager has shared with Super Review how he is impressed by the net-zero commitments of Australian super funds as Republican states divest their pension funds from ESG investing.

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Funds seek to innovate retirement drawdown for members

Ensuring retirees draw down enough of their super and avoid fears of running out is crucial for the retirement income system, according to a panel of retirement experts.

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Link Group enhances Adviser Online features

The firm’s Retirement and Superannuation Solutions division has enhanced its digital platform for financial advisers to speed up efficiency and scale support to more members.

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Aware Super partners with Challenger on DB solution

Some 3,000 members of Aware Super will see their future pension risk reduced after the fund partnered with Challenger to provide a de-risking solution for its defined benefit fund.

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Super trustees receive APRA guidance on unlisted assets

Following a two-year process of consultation and reform, APRA’s latest guidance aims to help super trustees with the formulation, implementation, and oversight of an investment strategy, including unlisted assets.

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UniSuper appoints specialist external fund manager

UniSuper has appointed equities fund manager NorthStar Impact as a specialist external manager.

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Equip completes rebrand as it targets $50bn FUM

Equip Super has consolidated membership, operations, and investments under one brand following the acquisition of Catholic Super as it targets $50 billion in funds under management.

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CareSuper ESG head appointed to RIAA working group

Head of ESG at CareSuper, Claire Molinari, has been appointed to RIAA’s Nature Working Group.

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New Aware Super digital platform to benefit 1.1m members

Over a million members of $160 billion Aware Super are set to benefit from its digital transformation as the fund finalises a successful migration to a new in-house digital platform.

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The top 10 super funds of the last 10 years

Comprising both small and mega super funds, these 10 growth funds have managed to deliver returns over 7.5 per cent per annum consistently for the last decade, according to Chant West.

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