New data has shown a progressive deterioration in risk appetite among instos even prior to Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs.
UniSuper has reached “peak investment” in US assets and is now preparing to reassess its exposures amid ongoing sharemarket volatility.
AustralianSuper is poised to cement its leadership in the superannuation landscape over the next five years, with fresh research forecasting a sharp shift in the sector’s power dynamics.
Cbus Super and its partner fund Media Super have sounded the alarm after a surge of suspicious login attempts on their websites, raising red flags just as other major Australian super funds grapple with their own cyber security breaches.
A cyber security specialist has described the incidents as an attack on public trust in the superannuation system.
Australian super fund leaders have flagged AI as a major force reshaping the global economy and investment landscape, stressing the importance of responsible use and long-term thinking to harness its full potential.
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.
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.
UniSuper’s investment strategy in decarbonisation remains firmly rooted in economic viability rather than political shifts, according to its chief investment officer.
The $91 billion fund has doubled down on its data security, alongside enhancing its investment strategy, with two key appointments.