UK pension fund seeds €530m investment with IFM

Having finalised its partnership with IFM Investors just last week, UK pension fund Nest has confirmed its first major investment in the form of an infrastructure debt fund.

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Industry super’s market power under fire

Australia’s industry super funds have come under fire for distorting equity markets and inflating Commonwealth Bank’s share price, with investment chiefs warning that their size and benchmark-driven behaviour are fuelling mispricing across the ASX.

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Sovereign wealth fund secures 10% stake in Transgrid

The sovereign wealth fund has acquired a near-10 per cent stake in Transgrid, the operator of a high-voltage electricity network, in a move it says aligns with its risk-return objectives and long-term investment strategy.

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Rest welcomes former Qantas Super chief as next CIO

Rest has appointed its new chief investment officer, who previously served as Qantas Super’s CEO for nearly a decade.

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AustralianSuper under fire for rekindling investment in Whitehaven

AustralianSuper has reinvested in Whitehaven Coal, describing the move as “an investment opportunity” aimed at creating value for its members.

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Calls to amend super tax unintentionally bolster Treasurer’s stance

Op-Ed The Labor government remains steadfast in the face of opposition to its controversial $3 million super tax; however, some of the critics might be making the Treasurer’s case for him.

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Bullock delivers ‘right decision at this point in time’, while staying alert to global shock

Governor Michele Bullock said the board debated a larger move but settled on a cautious 25 bp cut, while warning the RBA remains on high alert for a global financial shock.

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TelstraSuper scraps merger plans with Equip Super

TelstraSuper has called it quits regarding its proposed merger with Equip Super, citing it is no longer in its members’ best financial interests to proceed.

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RBA delivers latest rate call

The RBA has lowered rates to a level not seen since mid-2023.

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UniSuper increases venture fund investment to $100m

Having announced a $75 million investment in venture fund manager Uniseed in 2022, UniSuper has now committed an additional $25 million.

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