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Economist warns of rising recession risks as US tariffs threaten global growth
The era of “US exceptionalism” may be drawing to a close, with widespread implications for global markets, currencies, and interest rates, but the message from the super sector is funds remain well-positioned to weather the volatility.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Reserve Bank highlights ‘plausible’ liquidity crisis in super
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that significant liquidity pressures could arise in the superannuation sector if multiple risks materialise at once, potentially amplifying shocks in the financial system.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Pearce says economic reality, not politics, drives UniSuper’s clean energy strategy
UniSuper’s investment strategy in decarbonisation remains firmly rooted in economic viability rather than political shifts, according to its chief investment officer.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
HESTA expands cyber capabilities, adds new role to investment team
The $91 billion fund has doubled down on its data security, alongside enhancing its investment strategy, with two key appointments.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Major cyber breach hits top Australian super funds
In what is being called a co-ordinated cyber attack, a number of Australia’s largest superannuation funds have suffered a breach with thousands of user accounts compromised.
Trump’s tariff war: Global markets shaken, Australia escapes relatively unscathed
Donald Trump’s tariff blitz has shaken global markets, fuelling uncertainty over trade retaliation, recession, and economic fallout, while Australia, though bruised, escapes relatively unscathed.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Shadow treasurer outlines plan to make Australia the region’s ‘financial centre’
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has vowed to slash red tape and introduce a suite of financial services reforms aimed at transforming Australia into a leading financial hub.
AUTHOR
Keith Ford
Deglobalisation paves way for new infrastructure debt opportunities, says IFM
Deglobalisation is emerging as a major driver of infrastructure debt opportunities as regions onshore vital industries, a superannuation fund-owned manager has said.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Super fund execs lose sleep over Trump’s policies
Australian superannuation funds are grappling with heightened global instability, as US policy shifts create a volatile backdrop for investment strategies.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Bullock cautions against market expectations of cuts amid global uncertainty
Governor Michele Bullock took a more hawkish stance on Tuesday, raising concerns over Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs, which sent economists in different directions with their predictions.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
