SMSFs overweight in Australian shares and cash

According to Vanguard, strong weightings towards shares and cash in SMSFs may expose a need for greater asset diversification.

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Early super release caused ‘economic long COVID’: ISA

Industry Super Australia has called the scheme a ‘mistake’ after a recent study found Australians withdrew $38 billion during the pandemic.

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Super funds pulled up for climate promises

Five of Australia’s largest superannuation funds could be exposing themselves to legal risk by failing to “effectively engage” with companies expanding fossil fuels, according to a new report.

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Which state is leading the way in SMSF usage?

| By Laura Dew |

One state has jumped to first place and taken the lead in usage of self-managed superannuation funds, ac

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MIS review welcomed by SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has welcomed the Treasury’s review of managed investment schemes but argued there are missing aspects which would be worthy of review.

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Link Group makes senior hire

Following the agreement of a strategic partnership with HSBC, Link Group has appointed Rebel Jones as general manager for partnerships, Asia in its Retirement and Superannuation Solutions business in Hong Kong.

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How to avoid a failed fund merger

| By Rhea Nath |

With just one in four super fund mergers proceeding beyond a memorandum of understanding, experts say it is imperative to evaluate common reasons for failure.

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Expect super greenwashing investigations on the horizon: ASIC

Mercer Super could be the first of several greenwashing investigations, according to ASIC commissioner Danielle Press.

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Super funds see subdued returns as inflation persists

Inflation continued to dampen superannuation fund performance in February and markets could expect volatility in the near future, according to SuperRatings.

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Aware Super sees executive team restructure

Two executives have departed the superannuation fund, alongside an investments team restructure creating two additional roles.

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