Super bodies caution APRA against ‘rigid’ proposals on board composition
Allowing super funds to have flexibility around board composition and renewal is critical for ensuring boards have the necessary depth of experience and diversity, industry bodies warn.
Active funds face continued exodus
Just three active asset managers are expected to attract net inflows over the coming year, according to Morningstar, with those specialising in fixed income or private markets best positioned to benefit.
AUTHOR
Laura Dew
Laura Dew is editor at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK covering asset and wealth management.
Chalmers pushes tax reform as key defence against global uncertainty
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the best defence against global economic uncertainty is a more productive economy and a more sustainable budget.
Market sentiment climbed to 2025 high ahead of new geopolitical shock
Just before Israel’s strike on Iran and the US bombing over the weekend, institutional investors were reporting their strongest improvement in sentiment for 2025 so far, according to Bank of America, as concerns over trade wars and recession risks had begun to ease.
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Laura Dew
Laura Dew is editor at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK covering asset and wealth management.
Chalmers hits back at critics of Division 296
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit back at critics of the Division 296 super tax changes, saying it shows commentators’ aversion to substantive tax reform.
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Emma Partis
BlackRock reduced exposure to Australian in favour of emerging markets
BlackRock has reduced its exposure to Australian and European equities in favour of emerging markets.
Super funds eye third consecutive year of strong returns amid market resilience
Australia’s superannuation funds are on track to post another year of strong performance, with the median growth fund returning an estimated 9 per cent for the 2025 financial year, according to research from Chant West.
UK to boost investments via super fund sector
The UK aims to boost investments via Australia’s super fund sector, unlocking major bilateral business and growth opportunities.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Future Fund to manage infrastructure and property in-house amid global volatility
The Future Fund has received government approval to internally manage transactions in Australian infrastructure and property, marking a significant shift in its investment approach after nearly two decades of relying solely on external managers.
2 directors join CareSuper board
The super fund has welcomed Robert Potter and Wayne Davy to its board of directors.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
