The latest KPMG Public Offer Superannuation Fund Index shows that industry funds charge the lowest administration fees compared to their retail counterparts, with Australian Primary Superannuation Fund emerging the cheapest, with a fee of just 0.18 per cent.
Runner up Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (REST) comes in at 0.20 per cent, and the Australian Retirement Fund (ARF), HESTA, Superannuation Trust of Australia and Sunsuper were ranked equal third with 0.26 per cent.
Governor Michele Bullock took a more hawkish stance on Tuesday, raising concerns over Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs, which sent economists in different directions with their predictions.
Equity Trustees has announced the appointment of Jocelyn Furlan to the Superannuation Limited (ETSL) and HTFS Nominees Pty Ltd (HTFS) boards, which have oversight of one of the companies’ fastest growing trustee services.
Following growing criticism of the superannuation industry’s influence on capital markets and its increasing exposure to private assets, as well as regulators’ concerns about potential risks to financial stability, ASFA has released new research pushing back on these narratives.
A US-based infrastructure specialist has welcomed the $93 billion fund as a cornerstone investor.