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APRA’s governance shake-up sparks debate over reputational risk rules
APRA’s proposed governance reforms are stirring debate in the industry, particularly due to the ambiguity surrounding the suggestion that “perceived conflicts of interest” and “changes in personal circumstances” could create reputational risks.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
CFS eager to lift its $28bn US exposure, says super CEO
CFS’ Kelly Power has described the US as an “open door” for attractive investment opportunities amid super funds’ growing interest in the offshore market.
AUTHOR
Jasmine Siljic
Jasmine Siljic is a journalist at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she also worked across other Momentum Media brands as an intern and cadet journalist. She recently completed a Bachelor of Media and Communications at Macquarie University.
Aussie super funds ‘particularly vulnerable’ to net-zero transition
New analysis has uncovered Australia’s top 30 superannuation funds are at risk of a 46 per cent drop in investment returns due to the physical risks posed by climate change.
AUTHOR
Jasmine Siljic
Jasmine Siljic is a journalist at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she also worked across other Momentum Media brands as an intern and cadet journalist. She recently completed a Bachelor of Media and Communications at Macquarie University.
Legalsuper nabs Rest for interim CIO
The industry super fund has appointed an interim chief investment officer following the departure of its last CIO after nine months in the role.
AUTHOR
Jasmine Siljic
Jasmine Siljic is a journalist at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she also worked across other Momentum Media brands as an intern and cadet journalist. She recently completed a Bachelor of Media and Communications at Macquarie University.
Tariffs drive superannuation returns down in February
Superannuation returns turned negative in February, with the median balanced option falling by -0.8 per cent, according to research house SuperRatings.
CSC’s purpose: Maintaining confidence in retirement outcomes in an uncertain world
In this Q&A Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation’s CIO, Alison Tarditi, shares how her team navigates market shocks and global shifts to keep members on track for a comfortable retirement.
Super Review’s 2025 Guide to Superannuation
UniSuper’s Balanced (default) option returned 9.2 per cent for the year to 30 June 2024. The performance of the Balanced option (and options with high allocations to growth assets) was driven mainly by strength in equity markets.
APRA cracks down on governance: Major reforms for funds announced
APRA has announced eight proposals aimed at pushing entities, including super funds, to move beyond treating compliance with certain requirements as a mere box-ticking exercise.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Global dividend growth doesn’t extend to Australia in 2024
Australia’s decrease in dividends speaks to the country’s overly concentrated market structure, a market note has highlighted.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Cautious optimism amid global trade and rate pressures as economy expands
The modest growth in the Australian economy is being met with cautious optimism though underlying concerns persist amid global trade uncertainties and high interest rates.
