Funds remain divided over net-zero transition role

While institutional investors, including super funds, unanimously acknowledge the energy transition as a significant challenge, their perspectives on the extent of their involvement in addressing the substantial capital requirements vary widely.

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Bull market will remain intact, says economist

Despite a period of increased volatility, several considerations suggest that the bull market will remain intact and the trend in shares will remain up, an economist has suggested.

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HESTA slams Woodside’s climate plan but backs chairman despite his opposing views

HESTA has slammed Woodside’s climate transition action plan, pointing to “significant” gaps.

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Former Vanguard Super head lands CEO role at asset manager

Michael Lovett, who left the investment firm just three months after launching its Vanguard Super offering, has taken up a chief executive role at an Australian asset manager.

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Chalmers spells out challenges ahead of budget

As Australia gears up for the May budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has shed light on the significant global economic challenges that are shaping the nation’s fiscal decisions.

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How will super benefit from ‘distant future’ AI?

A fintech leader has said that AI technologies will have profound implications for the superannuation sector.

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Equity Trustees’ ‘strategic’ Irish exit approved

The Central Bank of Ireland has granted the approval of Equity Trustees’ exit from its Irish operations, with the transaction expected to be complete on 30 April.

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Double-digit super returns a ‘possibility’ for FY24

Super returns continued to climb in March, raising hopes of delivering double-digit returns by June depending on the performance of this next quarter.

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ESSSuper faces class action over alleged unpaid entitlements

The dedicated super fund for emergency services and Victorian government employees is under fire for unpaid entitlements to transport employees, which could exceed $40 million.

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ASFA names new policy lead

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has tapped an experienced public policy executive as head of policy and advocacy.

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