Aware on hunt for new CIO as it expands global footprint
With Damian Graham stepping into a new capacity within the $190 billion super fund ahead of his retirement, a global search is set to commence for his replacement.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Labor’s return sparks super reform momentum as $3m tax nears reality
Labor’s re-election has reignited calls to strengthen Australia’s $4.2 trillion super system, with industry bodies urging swift reform amid economic and demographic shifts.
HESTA warns of overregulation risks amid private markets scrutiny
A major super fund has defended its use of private markets in a submission to ASIC, asserting that appropriate governance and information-sharing practices are present in both public and private markets.
Super fund dominance seen as barrier to capital access for small firms
A member body representing some prominent wealth managers is concerned super funds’ dominance is sidelining small companies in capital markets.
CPI exceeds expectations, but growth concerns keep rate cut on table
While the latest quarterly CPI print exceeded expectations, most economists still anticipate a rate cut, especially amid growing downside risks to global growth stemming from uncertainty around US tariffs.
Email security lapses widespread among super funds
Earlier this month, several Australian superannuation funds fell victim to credential stuffing attacks, which saw a small number of members lose more than $500,000.
Fund modelling continues to favour big super: CPA
Small- to medium-sized funds have become collateral damage in an "imperfect" model for super industry levies, a financial institution has said.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Funds outperform global peers in alternative asset returns
New research has shown that investing in alternative assets and using active management has, to this point, delivered strong results for Australian super funds.
Rising offshore allocations by funds could redefine current account dynamics
Australia’s $4 trillion superannuation industry is fundamentally reshaping the nation’s external accounts, setting the stage for a more sustainable current account surplus despite weaker commodity markets.
‘Yellow brick roadmap to net zero’: New campaign pushes for wake-up call to big super
With concerns that the expansion efforts of fossil fuel giants are still largely unchecked by Australian super funds, Market Forces is urging tougher action.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
