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
Chalmers signals rising deficit as weak Chinese economy hits Australia
Weakness in the Chinese economy is set to weigh heavily on Australia’s budget, with mining exports expected to be downgraded by about $100 billion and company taxes by $8.5 billion over the next four years.
Treasurer reveals full RBA composition ahead of March start
The Albanese government has appointed two prominent Australians to the Reserve Bank’s new monetary policy board and revealed the full composition of both boards ahead of the 1 March start date.
Morningstar adds super research principal
The research house has hired an experienced product specialist for its Australasian team.
AUTHOR
Jessica Penny
