Retail super closing the performance gap with industry funds

Following a ‘solid’ quarter for retail funds, new analysis suggests they are narrowing the five-year return gap with their industry super counterparts.

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Rate cuts likely delayed after latest CPI data

Economists agree that the latest monthly CPI data has given the RBA enough reason to postpone rate cuts.

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150-Year Analysis: What Happens to Equities When Inflation Strikes?

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.

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Retirees facing ‘considerable’ cost pressures on household budgets

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.

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Almost $40bn in super invested in ‘climate wrecking’ companies

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.

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Mega funds maintain momentum though ‘second six’ report strong growth

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.

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Total super assets nearing $3.9tn

Latest statistics from APRA show fund assets have grown 11.3 per cent since March 2023.

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APRA pulls up Mercer Super over risk and compliance management deficiencies

The prudential regulator has imposed additional licence conditions on the $70 billion fund.

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New EM debt strategy opened to Australian instos

The strategy from Principal Asset Management looks to capitalise on increased interest in emerging market debt.

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Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

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Super director remuneration ...

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