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ASFA celebrates insto support for renewable energy compact
An industry body has praised the strong backing from institutional investors for Australia’s transition to renewable energy.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Westpac adjusts rate cut expectations to May
Westpac has delayed its rate cut forecast, aligning with its peer NAB’s outlook on the likely trajectory for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Future Fund changes could set dangerous precedent, economist warns
The government’s adjustment to the Future Fund’s mandate could set a dangerous precedent, warns an economist, raising concerns that it may pave the way for problematic future policies in the superannuation industry.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
‘Big stride forward’: Industry welcomes reforms to improve retirement phase of super
The proposed reforms have been described as a key step towards delivering better products and retirement experiences for members, with many noting financial advice remains the “urgent missing piece” of the puzzle.
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.
Taylor accuses Chalmers of ‘raiding Australia’s nest egg’ amid Future Fund changes
Jim Chalmers has defended changes to the Future Fund’s mandate, referring to himself as a “big supporter” of the sovereign wealth fund, amid fierce opposition from the Coalition, which has pledged to reverse any changes if it wins next year’s election.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
Insto demand fuels growth in local responsible investment market
Demand from institutional investors was the main driver of growth in Australia’s responsible investment (RI) market in 2023, as the industry continued to gain momentum.
AustralianSuper has the ‘right strategic recipe’ to capture benefits of scale
In a new review of the country’s largest fund, a research house says it’s well placed to deliver attractive returns despite challenges.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
SCA urges APRA to release pension investment data now
APRA should release the data it has collected since 2021 on account-based pension investment returns now, says one of the superannuation sector’s peak associations.
Super returns inch towards double digits for CY24 despite flat October
Chant West analysis suggests super could be well placed to deliver a double-digit result by the end of the calendar year.
Treasurer announces retirement reforms amid ‘pivotal moment’ for super
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a suite of new reforms as the government doubles down on its focus on strengthening retirement outcomes.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
