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APRA tightens scrutiny on super fund spending, targets travel and entertainment
APRA has ramped up its scrutiny of superannuation fund spending, particularly targeting discretionary expenses like travel, entertainment, and conferences that may not be in the best interests of members.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
ASFA research reveals more Australians put off retiring
More Australians are planning on working past 65 for either social or financial reasons, according to new research from the Association of Super Funds Australia.
CFS ready to play key role in super industry consolidation
Colonial First State Super is ready to support further consolidation in the super industry, its CEO said.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
ASFA adds operations veteran to board
The industry body is adding 25 years of financial services experience to its leadership team with a new appointment.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
HPI rejects ‘opportunistic’ Charter Hall and Hostplus’ offer
Hotel Property Investments Limited (HPI) has decisively turned down the revised cash offer of $3.85 per security from Charter Hall and Hostplus, labelling it insufficient to reflect the true value of its assets.
ASFA sets the record straight on Taylor’s 401(k) comments
Despite last week’s media frenzy suggesting the Coalition might be eyeing a voluntary superannuation system for Australia, funds are unfazed by any perceived hidden agendas from the opposition.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Fresh doubts over rate cuts arise from ‘unquestionably strong’ jobs data
Economists have varied interpretations of what the latest unemployment data means for the RBA’s monetary policy easing cycle.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Super funds seek to capitalise on digital infrastructure trend
The appetite for digital infrastructure has grown significantly among Australia’s superannuation funds, with assets like data centres, fibre optic networks, and telecommunications now viewed as strategic investments in their portfolios.
AUTHOR
Rhea Nath
Rhea L Nath is a journalist on Super Review and InvestorDaily, with a focus on funds management, superannuation, and institutional investment. Previously, she covered small business and entrepreneurship news at Dynamic Business and multicultural issues at Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
Rest unveils interim CIO duo as replacement search commences
The $89 billion fund has named co-chief investment officers following the resignation of Andrew Lill earlier this month.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Super Fund of the Year Awards 2024 - Bill Watson, CEO First Super
First Super delivers great personal service and solid investment returns to its 70,000+ members. The metrics agree with us.
