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.
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.
Cryptocurrency’s reverse gains despite strong weekend rally
While Donald Trump’s signal of progress on the US administration’s cryptocurrency reserve sparked a brief market rally, broader economic concerns and trade tensions led to an equally sharp reversal.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Stockspot opens ‘ETF-only’ super product to public
The firm is offering Australians lower fees and improved transparency with its exclusively exchange-traded fund (ETF) portfolios.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
RBA holds off on committing to further rate cuts
The RBA has signalled a cautious approach to further rate decisions, noting that it does not commit to additional reductions in the cash rate target at future meetings.
Crypto ‘highly speculative’, says Longo
The ASIC chair has reiterated that while cryptocurrency is “highly speculative” and risky, it is not illegal.
