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‘AustralianSuper was not hacked’: Fund responds to cyber incident
Australia’s largest superannuation fund has confirmed all members who had funds stolen during the recent cyber fraud crime have been reimbursed.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
‘No shortage of opportunities’ amid volatility, says fund
As institutional investors grapple with shifting sentiment towards US equities and fresh uncertainty surrounding tariffs, Australia’s Aware Super is sticking to a disciplined, diversified playbook.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Fund returns continue their retreat in March
Market volatility continued to weigh on fund returns last month, with persistent uncertainty making it difficult to pinpoint how returns will fare in April.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Peak body lays out policy priorities ahead of election
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has called for the incoming government to prioritise “certainty and stability” when it comes to super policy.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
AMP narrows super outflows as member retention strategy gains momentum
AMP has delivered a stronger first quarter in FY25, underpinned by continued positive net inflows into its flagship North platform and improving outflows in its superannuation business.
Funds diverge on caution and conviction
As market volatility persists, some super funds are pivoting defensively, while others are strategically positioning to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Brighter Super sells advice book
Advice licensee Centrepoint Alliance has entered an agreement to acquire the comprehensive financial advice book of the super fund’s subsidiary firm.
AUTHOR
Keith Ford
Industry coalition slams ‘absurd’ tax on unrealised gains
A coalition of industry groups including the SMSF Association is demanding the government and the opposition “immediately and unequivocally rule out any move to tax unrealised investment gains in any part of the tax system”.
New AMP chair urges super policy overhaul to tackle retirement drawdown challenge
AMP’s new chair has used his inaugural AGM address to call for policy reform on the “decumulation” phase of superannuation and position AMP as a key player in addressing the challenge.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Funds capitalise on volatility, tactically position for market weakness
Rather than retreating in the face of rising volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, superannuation funds are tactically positioning themselves to capitalise on equity market weakness, prioritising liquidity and flexibility to make strategic buys.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
