The Super Members Council (SMC) has called for streamlined super reporting to cut costs, boost investment flows, and strengthen retirement outcomes.
Challenger’s chief economist expects the US economy will see a prolonged recovery with President Donald Trump’s policies unlikely to have a lasting effect on equities and investments.
AustralianSuper’s reliance on unlisted assets dragged on performance over the past year, as the rally in listed markets left funds more heavily weighted to equities outperforming their peers.
IFM Investors has urged for government-industry collaboration to accelerate projects, unlock capital, and deliver long-term returns for Australians.
The super fund has confirmed its chair Andrew Fraser plans to retire at its upcoming annual member meeting in November.
With super funds turning increasingly to private credit to lift returns, experts have cautioned that the high-yield asset class carries hidden risks that are often misunderstood.
Australia’s superannuation sector is being held back by overlapping and outdated regulation, ASFA says, with compliance costs almost doubling in seven years – a drain on member returns and the economy alike.
A research firm says errors are a “natural part” of running a company with humans and has reversed its previous poor rating for the exchange.
AMP’s chief economist has unveiled a wish list for the Australian government’s Economic Reform Roundtable.
Two of Australia’s largest industry super funds have thrown their support behind an ASIC review into how stamp duty is disclosed in investment fee reporting, saying it could unlock more capital for housing projects.