HSF says super funds to be key players in 2025 M&A landscape
Super funds are expected to emerge as major players in the 2025 M&A landscape, according to a law firm.
Investors rotate out of US equities, lagging risk assets play catch-up
While investors remain bullish on the US dollar and equities, they are bearish on just about everything else, Bank of America has found.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Australia Institute defends Div 296 as Coalition calls it a ‘terrible idea’
While the controversial measures have received little support in the Senate, the think tank has said Division 296 would “make the nation’s super system fairer”.
AUTHOR
Keith Ford
FSC urges major parties to halt super tax changes without full reform
In its pre-election policy document, the FSC highlighted 15 priority reforms, with superannuation featuring prominently, urging both major parties to avoid changing super taxes without a comprehensive tax review.
CEO of rebranded Mine Super joins ASFA board
With the merger between Mine Super and TWUSuper in its late stages, the head of the soon-to-be combined fund is the latest to join ASFA’s board.
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Jessica Penny
Grattan calls for overhaul of super system with bold reform proposals
The Grattan Institute has labelled the Australian super system as “too complicated” and has proposed a three-pronged reform strategy to simplify superannuation in retirement.
Super CEOs align on climate risk disclosure, push for global reporting consistency
Australia’s super executives are increasingly aligned in their focus on consistent climate risk disclosure and reporting.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Insignia opens books to CC Capital amid revised takeover bid
The financial services firms said it would provide CC Capital with limited access to “non-public” information to perform due diligence on its takeover offer.
AUTHOR
Keith Ford
Strong international shares fuel super funds’ 2024 performance
Super funds delivered a strong 2024 result, with the median growth fund returning 11.4 per cent, driven by strong international sharemarket performance, new data has shown.
Australian Ethical announces FUM growth despite super slump
Australian Ethical has seen FUM growth of 27 per cent in the financial year to date.
