Private markets remain bright spot for local instos

Australian institutional investors plan to keep their finger on the pulse of private markets, new data has shown, with local investors aiming to further expand allocations into the sector.

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RBA trims rates to keep monetary settings ‘predictable’ in uncertain times

The RBA has opted for a 25 bp rate cut last month to ensure that at a time of heightened uncertainty, monetary policy settings remained “predictable”.

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Wilson intensifies pushback against tax on unrealised super gains

Wilson Asset Management chairman Geoff Wilson has made it his mission to educate the Greens regarding the impact the taxing unrealised gains component of the $3 million super tax would have on Australians.

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HESTA completed transition of member admin services

HESTA has concluded one of the largest technology projects undertaken by an Australian industry super fund.

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Passive investors face growing dangers from ASX market concentration

Taking a purely passive investment approach is leaving many investors at risk of heightened valuation risks, Allan Gray and Orbis Investments have cautioned.

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More Aussies feel confident in their retirement, but hurdles persist

Australians are some of the most hopeful when it comes to retirement preparedness, with super funds’ handling of retirement savings helping play a part.

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‘Market too complacent about the risks of more tariffs’, says fund

The market may be too complacent about the risks of more tariffs, UniSuper’s head of fixed interest warned this week, pointing to Donald Trump’s recent steel-related announcement and a seeming breakdown in negotiations with China.

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Division 296 may leave 1 SMSF with $30m tax liability

| By Keith Ford |

The top end of the SMSF spectrum is likely to be hit with some eye-watering bills, but a super balance in excess of $1.5 billion is exactly the type of situation the government doesn’t want to be subsidising.

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FSC tells ASIC to steer clear of super funds’ private market play

The FSC has urged the corporate regulator to exclude super funds from any additional oversight of private markets, warning that duplicative regulation would undermine their ability to deliver strong retirement outcomes.

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Iress finalises sale of super arm to Apex Group

The financial services software firm has confirmed the finalised sale of its superannuation business as it seeks to increase its focus on other key functions within the company.

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