Australia’s $4.1 trillion superannuation system is doing more than funding retirements – it’s quietly fuelling the nation’s productivity, lifting GDP, and adding thousands to workers’ pay packets, according to new analysis from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).

Large superannuation accounts may need to find funds outside their accounts or take the extreme step of selling non-liquid assets under the proposed $3 million super tax legislation, according to new analysis from ANU.

Economists have been left scrambling to recalibrate after the Reserve Bank wrong-footed markets on Tuesday, holding the cash rate steady despite widespread expectations of a cut.

Institutional investors have increased their risk exposure over June amid tempered levels of market volatility.

A new Roy Morgan report has found retail super funds had the largest increase in customer satisfaction in the last year, but its record-high rating still lags other super categories.

In a sharp rebuke to market expectations, the Reserve Bank held the cash rate steady at 3.85 per cent on Tuesday, defying near-unanimous forecasts of a cut and signalling a more cautious approach to further easing.

The corporate regulator has released its estimated industry levies for FY2024–25, with the cost for the investment management and superannuation sector expected to increase by $5.2 million.

The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call.

Brighter Super’s long-term strategy has helped the fund deliver double-digit returns in eight accumulation and pension options.

Australian investors are increasingly integrating hedge funds and liquid alternatives into their portfolios, as persistent inflation volatility and global macro-economic instability expose the limitations of the classic 60/40 split.