ASIC gives super funds green light for offshore investment amid growing engagement

Building on its extensive report highlighting superannuation funds as key investors in private markets both locally and offshore, ASIC chair Joe Longo said ASIC has no objections to funds investing overseas.

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Super to embed private markets into structure of Australia's economy, says regulator

As super funds and private equity firms ramp up take-private deals, shrinking the ASX, the corporate watchdog is on high alert, especially with global consensus suggesting that the next financial crisis could stem from private markets.

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Australian super funds eye trillions in global investments

Australian super funds are expected to invest trillions of dollars in international markets by 2035, with the US emerging as the top destination for these funds, according to a new report commissioned by IFM Investors.

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Australia’s private credit market poised for further growth

The local private credit market, which has flourished in a higher-for-longer rate environment, is poised to continue its growth as interest rates ease, experts predict.

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UniSuper adds 3 to board

The $149 billion fund has named new directors following the departure of three outgoing board members.

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Has the US exceptionalism conviction peaked?

New data indicates that investor conviction in US exceptionalism has peaked, according to Bank of America.

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Industry divided on secret retirement income principles

Generation Life has backed new voluntary best practice principles aimed at improving retirement income solutions for Australians, despite opposition from parts of the financial services sector.

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Aussie retirement savings poised to become second-largest globally: SMC

Australia’s pension assets pool is set to surpass other key economies, new research from the Super Members Council (SMC) has shown.

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AustralianSuper hit with $27m penalty

The Federal Court has ordered AustralianSuper to pay $27 million for failures to address multiple member accounts.

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UniSuper unveils digital advice offering

The country’s fourth-largest fund is targeting the “missing middle” of members with a new digital advice service in partnership with Ignition Advice.

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