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Funds capitalise on volatility, tactically position for market weakness
Rather than retreating in the face of rising volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, superannuation funds are tactically positioning themselves to capitalise on equity market weakness, prioritising liquidity and flexibility to make strategic buys.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
NGS Super to offer new retirement income product in latest partnership
The $16 billion fund has teamed up with a retirement income product specialist to give its members more confidence to spend in retirement.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
RBA governor douses hopes for early rate cut
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has quashed hopes of an out-of-schedule rate cut, telling an event in Sydney that it remains too early to determine the trajectory of interest rates as the RBA grapples with growing global economic volatility.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Delahunty calls for policy stability to safeguard retirement savings
The CEO of superannuation advocacy body ASFA has laid out the sector’s expectations for Australia’s next government, underscoring the need for policy stability to safeguard members’ retirement savings.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
IFM acting COO accepts permanent position
The super fund-owned institutional investment manager has appointed an internal candidate as its next head of operations.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
North Melbourne site secured by Aware in $1.6bn deal
Aware Super has made a $1.6 billion investment in a 99-hectare industrial precinct in Melbourne’s North which, the fund clarified, also houses the nation’s first privately funded open-access intermodal freight terminal.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
ASFA chief acknowledges cyber breach as member trust is tested
ASFA has affirmed its commitment to safeguarding Australia’s retirement savings as cyber activity becomes an increasing challenge for the financial services sector.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Taylor criticises funds for prioritising growth over customer outcomes
The shadow treasurer is not happy with the performance of some within the super sector, telling an event in Sydney on Thursday that some funds are obsessed with funds under management, above all else.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
‘Transparency is better in private than in public’; Super funds defend private markets
As the Australian financial landscape faces increasing scrutiny from regulators, superannuation fund leaders are doubling down on their support for private markets, arguing these investments are not just necessary but critical for long-term financial stability.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
ART says private assets help buffer members amid market volatility
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) is leaning on its private asset allocation to help shield members from ongoing market volatility, as its chief economist stresses the importance of long-term thinking and diversification.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
