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‘Transparency is better in private than in public’; Super funds defend private markets
As the Australian financial landscape faces increasing scrutiny from regulators, superannuation fund leaders are doubling down on their support for private markets, arguing these investments are not just necessary but critical for long-term financial stability.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
ART says private assets help buffer members amid market volatility
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) is leaning on its private asset allocation to help shield members from ongoing market volatility, as its chief economist stresses the importance of long-term thinking and diversification.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Insto risk appetite weighed down by global uncertainty: State Street
New data has shown a progressive deterioration in risk appetite among instos even prior to Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
UniSuper says it’s hit ‘peak investment’ in US
UniSuper has reached “peak investment” in US assets and is now preparing to reassess its exposures amid ongoing sharemarket volatility.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
AustralianSuper set to tighten grip on industry as retail funds fall behind
AustralianSuper is poised to cement its leadership in the superannuation landscape over the next five years, with fresh research forecasting a sharp shift in the sector’s power dynamics.
Additional funds sound alarm over cyber security breaches
Cbus Super and its partner fund Media Super have sounded the alarm after a surge of suspicious login attempts on their websites, raising red flags just as other major Australian super funds grapple with their own cyber security breaches.
Cyber security flaw exposed in super funds, trust in system threatened
A cyber security specialist has described the incidents as an attack on public trust in the superannuation system.
AI is the long-term game changer, say super funds
Australian super fund leaders have flagged AI as a major force reshaping the global economy and investment landscape, stressing the importance of responsible use and long-term thinking to harness its full potential.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Economist warns of rising recession risks as US tariffs threaten global growth
The era of “US exceptionalism” may be drawing to a close, with widespread implications for global markets, currencies, and interest rates, but the message from the super sector is funds remain well-positioned to weather the volatility.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Reserve Bank highlights ‘plausible’ liquidity crisis in super
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that significant liquidity pressures could arise in the superannuation sector if multiple risks materialise at once, potentially amplifying shocks in the financial system.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
