Mega funds’ growing exposure to illiquid assets requires closer scrutiny, analyst warns

Super funds’ exposure to illiquid assets will need to be closely monitored as mega funds continue to grow larger, an analyst has said.

AUTHOR

Winners unveiled for Australian AI Awards 2024

Momentum Media has announced 25 winners across 10 individual and 15 group categories for its brand-new Australian AI Awards.

AUTHOR

Super funds could be targeted in sweeping M&A reform

Routine investment transactions are at risk of being caught up in proposed merger and acquisition (M&A) reforms, industry bodies have warned.

AUTHOR

Cbus welcomes chief strategy officer

The industry fund has added a new executive to its team.

AUTHOR

Aussie funds undeterred by US election outcome

The outcome of the US election is unlikely to disrupt the operational strategies of Australian superannuation funds, even though specific assets may feel the effects.

AUTHOR

RBA announces rate day decision

The central bank has served up a disappointment for punters on Melbourne Cup Day.

AUTHOR

AustralianSuper’s first retirement chief to depart

The fund’s inaugural chief retirement officer is looking to establish a new venture.

AUTHOR

Future Fund cautious of inflationary pressures amid $24bn portfolio uplift

The sovereign wealth fund remains cautious of the impact of high inflation as it announces a strong return in its latest update.

AUTHOR

One on one with AMP Super: Making meaningful moves

In this latest edition, Anna Shelley, CIO at AMP, shares the fund’s approach to current market conditions and where it continues to uncover key opportunities.

AUTHOR

Jones urges funds to prioritise member services

The superannuation industry will be judged by its member services rather than how effectively it accumulates wealth, according to Stephen Jones.

AUTHOR

sub-bgsidebar subscription

Never miss the latest developments in Super Review! Anytime, Anywhere!

Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

1 year 6 months ago
Kevin Gorman

Super director remuneration ...

1 year 6 months ago
Anthony Asher

No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...

1 year 6 months ago

Large superannuation accounts may need to find funds outside their accounts or take the extreme step of selling non-liquid assets under the proposed $3 million super tax ...

6 hours ago

Economists have been left scrambling to recalibrate after the Reserve Bank wrong-footed markets on Tuesday, holding the cash rate steady despite widespread expectations o...

6 hours ago

Institutional investors have increased their risk exposure over June amid tempered levels of market volatility....

6 hours ago