Growth expectations, equity allocations push managers into bullish territory
Fund managers are entering 2025 with the most bullish sentiment since August 2021, helped by rising expectations for global growth and rotating cash into equities.
AUTHOR
Laura Dew
Laura Dew is editor at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK covering asset and wealth management.
Economist captures 2024 in one chart
As Australia counts down to a rate cut, an economist has emphasised the critical need for a boost in productivity.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
$3m super tax back on the legislative agenda
It seems the government is still determined to push through its controversial super tax legislation, according to its Tax Expenditures and Insights Statement released today.
Aussies more confident about retiring, but not at the age they want
While Australians are feeling increasingly confident about their retirement, concerns remain, according to an investment manager.
Mega funds lead the charge in valuation governance, report finds
Large super funds are at the forefront of setting standards for the governance of unlisted asset valuations, according to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Funds take a stand on crypto as bitcoin hits record highs
Bitcoin’s recent surge above US$105,000 has fuelled predictions of a continued monumental rise, yet many Australian super funds remain hesitant to dive into the world of digital assets, with one fund admitting it is keeping an eye on the space.
Events that surprised in 2024: Part 1
Another year of volatility and uncertainty has come and gone.
APRA sounds alarm on how funds are managing unlisted asset risks
APRA has raised an alarm about gaps in how superannuation trustees are managing the risks associated with unlisted assets, after releasing the findings of its latest review.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
Global infrastructure to be a valuable choice in 2025
With an anticipated second bout of inflation following the re-election of Donald Trump, infrastructure assets – due to their “pass-through mechanism” – are likely to attract investor attention in 2025, according to a fund manager.
The prime opportunity for private markets amid shrinking ASX
The ASX is on track to end 2024 with fewer listed companies than it kicked the year off with, signalling a significant shift towards private markets.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
