Events that surprised in 2024: Part 2

Another year of volatility and uncertainty has come and gone.

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Private credit and infrastructure emerge as top performers in private markets

Private credit and infrastructure, which currently account for 20 per cent of private markets, are projected to grow their share to 30 per cent by 2030, fuelled by a number of trends, according to a fund manager.

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Government eyes further superannuation reforms to limit bequests

The future of superannuation policy remains uncertain, with further reforms potentially on the horizon as the Albanese government seeks to curb the use of superannuation as a bequest vehicle.

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Super funds deliver stellar performance in November, latest data shows

Super funds had a “tremendous month” in November, according to new data.

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Decade of deficits looms amid ‘unavoidable’ spending

Australia faces a decade of deficits, with the sum of deficits over the next four years expected to overshoot forecasts by $21.8 billion.

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Growth expectations, equity allocations push managers into bullish territory

| By Laura Dew |

Fund managers are entering 2025 with the most bullish sentiment since August 2021, helped by rising expectations for global growth and rotating cash into equities.

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Economist captures 2024 in one chart

As Australia counts down to a rate cut, an economist has emphasised the critical need for a boost in productivity.

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$3m super tax back on the legislative agenda

It seems the government is still determined to push through its controversial super tax legislation, according to its Tax Expenditures and Insights Statement released today.

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Aussies more confident about retiring, but not at the age they want

While Australians are feeling increasingly confident about their retirement, concerns remain, according to an investment manager.

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Mega funds lead the charge in valuation governance, report finds

Large super funds are at the forefront of setting standards for the governance of unlisted asset valuations, according to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

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