Super funds eye third consecutive year of strong returns amid market resilience

Australia’s superannuation funds are on track to post another year of strong performance, with the median growth fund returning an estimated 9 per cent for the 2025 financial year, according to research from Chant West.

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UK to boost investments via super fund sector

The UK aims to boost investments via Australia’s super fund sector, unlocking major bilateral business and growth opportunities.

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Future Fund to manage infrastructure and property in-house amid global volatility

The Future Fund has received government approval to internally manage transactions in Australian infrastructure and property, marking a significant shift in its investment approach after nearly two decades of relying solely on external managers.

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2 directors join CareSuper board

The super fund has welcomed Robert Potter and Wayne Davy to its board of directors.

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Super funds boost private market exposure by one-third since 2022

Private market assets in super have surged, while private debt recorded the fastest growth among all investment types.

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UniSuper seeds new ASX 300 AI-driven long-short strategy

The equities investor has launched a new long-short fund seeded by UniSuper, targeting alpha from ASX 300 equities using AI insights.

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HESTA pushes for gender balance in investments

The fund has strengthened efforts to boost gender diversity, targeting 40:40:20 balance across its investment teams by 2030.

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Major bank pencils in 2 rate cuts for 2026

The lower outlook for inflation has set the stage for another two rate cuts over the first half of 2026, according to Westpac.

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Apollo urges ASIC to clarify private asset valuation standards

With private asset valuations emerging as a key concern for both regulators and the broader market, Apollo Global Management has called on the corporate regulator to issue clear principles on valuation practices, including guidance on the disclosures it expects from market participants.

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Private markets gain favour as institutions rethink US exposure

Institutional asset owners are largely rethinking their exposure to the US, with private markets increasingly being viewed as a strategic investment allocation, new research has shown.

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