Trump’s tariff games keep markets on edge
US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay new tariffs has only prolonged the uncertainty weighing on global sharemarkets, according to AMP chief economist Shane Oliver.
Resilient portfolios drive double-digit gains for Mercer Super
Despite geopolitical headwinds driving market volatility, Mercer Super has announced a “solid outcome” for the financial year.
July rate cut will be a close call decision
Economists from the big four banks have all predicted the RBA to deliver another rate cut during its July meeting; however, some admit the decision will be a close call.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Bitcoin, AI, and China: The themes AMP Super is watching next
AMP’s strong 2024–25 returns were anything but a fluke – they were the product of a carefully recalibrated investment strategy that began several years ago, when the fund first became truly cognisant of its shortcomings.
First Guardian and Shield under ASIC scrutiny for failed schemes
ASIC is “considering what options” it has to hold super trustees to account for including the failed schemes on their platforms, according to its deputy chair.
AUTHOR
Keith Ford
Majority of Vanguard Super’s options record double-digit growth
Vanguard Super has reported strong returns across most of its investment options, attributed to a “low-cost, index-based approach”.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Cbus Super delivers strong annual investment returns
The fund has achieved double-digit returns amid market volatility, reinforcing the value of long-term investment strategies for its members.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Super funds deliver double-digit returns, but experts warn of tougher times ahead
Australian super funds notched a third consecutive year of strong returns, with the median balanced option delivering an estimated 10.1 per cent over the 2024-25 financial year, but an economist has warned that the rally may be harder to sustain as key risks gather pace.
AustralianSuper delivers strong returns despite complex investment backdrop
AustralianSuper has reported a 9.52 per cent return for its Balanced super option for the 2024–25 financial year, as markets delivered another year of strong performance despite the complex investing environment.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Rest’s flagship investment option posts return above decade averages
The profit-to-member super fund’s MySuper default option has returned 9.85 per cent for the financial year 2024–25.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
