Australia’s merger overhaul moves forward with Senate’s approval of sweeping reform

While merger parties are now set to face new mandatory notification requirements, the competition regulator has welcomed its expanded regulatory powers.

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Cbus chair defends CFMEU-nominated directors amid Senate scrutiny

The Cbus chair has maintained the fund’s directors satisfy necessary fit and proper tests, while also defending the board nominations made by the CFMEU.

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Industry applauds passage of ‘guiding light’ super objective

A decade in the making, industry bodies have praised the passage of the objective of super on Thursday.

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Rate cut expectations delayed amid persisting inflation pressures

October’s CPI data is unlikely to sway the RBA’s December monetary policy decision, but those predicting a rate cut in February are now entertaining the possibility of a delayed start to the easing cycle.

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Super assets break $4tn in September quarter

The local super industry now commands more than $4 trillion in assets, boosted by impressive quarterly returns.

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AustralianSuper expands international equities team

The $340 billion fund has welcomed three senior investment executives to its London office as it continues to internalise the management of international equities, its single largest asset allocation.

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Future Fund chair slams ‘factually incorrect’ criticism of new mandate

The chair of the Future Fund has slammed critics of the sovereign wealth’s new mandate as “factually incorrect”.

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Hostplus backs uni-led innovation with $125m commitment

The industry fund has upped its investment in start-ups, helping to unlock the benefits of innovation and emerging technologies.

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Is Division 296 on the chopping block?

Super Review understands the Division 296 legislation could be on the chopping block, with Labor said to be struggling to secure support ahead of the final sitting week of the year.

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Deloitte questions implications of government’s Future Fund changes

Deloitte Access Economics has raised concerns about the government’s recent changes to the Future Fund’s investment mandate, questioning the necessity and implications of the reforms.

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