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NEWS AND RESEARCH
Another year of volatility and uncertainty has come and gone.
Superannuation funds are ramping up investments in digital transformation, focusing on improving member experiences and addressing the growing demand…
Superannuation funds are cautiously integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, leveraging its potential to streamline processes…
The future of superannuation policy remains uncertain, with further reforms potentially on the horizon as the Albanese government seeks to curb the…
Super funds had a “tremendous month” in November, according to new data.
Superannuation funds are stepping up their cyber security efforts as reliance on digital infrastructure exposes them to growing risks of cyber…
TOP PERFORMING FUNDS
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Spire Oaktree Opportunities XI Second Close
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Spire Oaktree Opportunities XI First Close USD
59.21 3 y p.a(%)
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DomaCom Lot 21 Chellaston Road Munno Para West SA 5115 Australia
31.73 3 y p.a(%)
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Fidante Credit Suisse Global Private Equity
30.15 3 y p.a(%)
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DomaCom 4/27 Crombie Avenue Bundall QLD 4217 Australia
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SUPERANNUATION
Super funds had a “tremendous month” in November, according to new data....
Australia faces a decade of deficits, with the sum of deficits over the next four years expected to overshoot forecasts by $21.8 billion....
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 revi...
Compared to how funds were allocated to March this year, industry super funds have slightly decreased their allocation to infrastructure in the six months to September – ...
AMP has made its first foray into bitcoin, confirming a modest allocation to the cryptocurrency, according to its senior portfolio manager....
PEOPLE & PRODUCTS
The research house has hired an experienced product specialist for its Australasian team. ...
An experienced communications specialist is joining the industry group in a newly created role. ...
The $46 billion investment corporation owned by the government of South Australia has hired an experienced investment professional to its leadership. ...
The $300 billion fund has appointed a new CRO to drive its governance capabilities. ...
The country’s largest super fund has expanded its leadership as it looks to simplify its processes for members....
FUNDS MANAGEMENT
Economic growth was weaker than expected, once again highlighting an economy largely sustained by population growth and government spending....
In this latest edition, Anna Shelley, CIO at AMP, shares the fund’s approach to current market conditions and where it continues to uncover key opportunities....
The mega fund has announced a $2.2 billion investment in a leading data centre platform, bringing its global real assets portfolio to nearly $60 billion....
In this latest edition, Australian Retirement Trust’s head of global real assets Michael Weaver explains the fund’s approach to finding new opportunities as it surpasses ...
Fund managers remain hopeful for a Chinese revival story despite the “disappointing” stimulus package announced this week....
FINANCIAL ADVICE
The future of superannuation policy remains uncertain, with further reforms potentially on the horizon as the Albanese government seeks to curb the use of superannuation ...
Superannuation funds will have two options for charging fees for the advice provided by the new class of adviser....
APRA’s latest data has revealed that superannuation funds spent $1.3 billion on advice fees, with the vast majority sent to external financial advisers....
Cbus Super has unveiled Advice Essentials Plus, a new service offering affordable financial advice to both members and their partners....
The fund has launched a new tool to help deliver personalised financial education and digital personal advice to eligible members....
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT
Demand from institutional investors was the main driver of growth in Australia’s responsible investment (RI) market in 2023, as the industry continued to gain momentum....
Institutional investors have entered November with their largest pre-election equity allocation in two decades, according to new data....
The sovereign wealth fund remains cautious of the impact of high inflation as it announces a strong return in its latest update....
Australia is becoming increasingly recognised as an attractive investment opportunity against global counterparts, recent analysis has found....
Pension funds in Australia and the UK are embracing recent developments that will facilitate the deployment of superannuation capital toward the energy transition in both...
INSURANCE
The insurance company has joined this year’s awards as a principal partner....
The $135 billion fund has transitioned away from TAL Life Insurance following an “extensive tender process”....
The $80 billion fund is facing legal action over allegedly signing up new members to income protection insurance by default without active member consent....
In a Senate submission, the Financial Services Council has once again called for further clarification that the government will assess the consumer outcomes of group insu...
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of QSuper regarding non-payment of a total and permanent disablement benefit to a member....
From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...
Super director remuneration ...
No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...