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The quick rise in consumer prices following the pandemic disrupted decades of low inflation globally and sparked equity volatility that investors still struggle to navigate.
The amount needed to fund a comfortable retirement has hit a new record high, having climbed 3.3 per cent over the last 12 months.
While super funds have doubled their investments in the fossil fuel industry to nearly $40 billion, investments in clean energy companies are declining, new research has revealed.
KPMG’s latest analysis found the $50–$100 billion fund cohort has been making strong strides, growing 20 per cent in the financial year 2023.
Latest statistics from APRA show fund assets have grown 11.3 per cent since March 2023.
The prudential regulator has imposed additional licence conditions on the $70 billion fund.
The strategy from Principal Asset Management looks to capitalise on increased interest in emerging market debt.
The corporate regulator has reiterated its focus on the accuracy and clarity of sustainability representations, especially concerning superannuation and investment products.
The industry body has argued for the “right balance” to be struck when it comes to the large amounts of members’ savings set aside to meet regulatory requirements.