Deloitte Cbus review lifts union funding veil

Deloitte Cbus review lifts union funding veil

Deloitte's review of Cbus and its partnership agreements with sponsoring trade unions has opened up a Pandora's Box for industry funds.
ART asset base could reach $500b by 2030

ART asset base could reach $500b by 2030

Australia's second largest industry fund could reach an asset base of half a trillion dollars over the next five years, says Morningstar.
Electoral expediency trumps $3m super tax cap

Electoral expediency trumps $3m super tax cap

The Government will be brave or foolish if it allows its $3m superannuation tax concessions cap legislation back onto the agenda before May.
Shane Hancock AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper appoints GM, Retirement

Staff Writer 5 December 2024 No Comments

Australia’s largest industry fund, AustralianSuper has appointed a fund veteran, Shane Hancock, as its new General Manager, Retirement.

Betashares launches Australian ethical bond ETF

CFS sustainable super fund hits new highs

Yasmine Raso 4 December 2024 No Comments

CFS’ responsible superannuation product, the Thrive+ Sustainable Growth Fund, has generated 18.8 per cent returns in the year to 30 September.

Mergers & acquisitions

Telstra Super and Equip Super merger goes formal

Mike Taylor 4 December 2024 No Comments

The proposed merger between Telstra Super and Equip Super has gone formal after due diligence with the signing of binding heads of agreement.

$20 notes in a vice

Legislating super for housing just became harder

Mike Taylor 2 December 2024 2 Comments

The Government’s success in legislating the objective of superannuation will make legislating for the use of super for housing much harder.

Wayne Swan

Swan defends Cbus on APRA and Deloitte Report

Mike Taylor 2 December 2024 No Comments

The chair of Cbus and ALP president, Wayne Swan has defended the super fund’s handling of the appointment of three CFMEU-nominated directors.

AustralianSuper expands London office

AusSuper delivers significant growth ‘milestone’ in intl expansion

Patrick Buncsi 29 November 2024 No Comments

AustralianSuper has announced three new high-calibre additions to its London-based international equities team.

APRA Sept drawdown

Higher SG disguises super drawdowns impact

Mike Taylor 28 November 2024 No Comments

Successive rises in the superannuation guarantee to 11.5% have helped disguise the degree to which fund members are entering draw-down.


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Our watch list of winners for the next decade

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 December 2024

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The composition of the ASX is changing – and keeping abreast of ‘new winners’ is key according to First Sentier Investors.

Fixed income markets: When the stars align

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

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Fixed income markets offer compelling investment opportunities alongside continued lower inflation and central banks entering the easing cycle. 

3 Lessons from 20 Years of investing in Australian Equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

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Successful investing in Australian equities requires finding high quality businesses and avoiding permanent capital loss. Here we show you how.

Reporting season podcast: temper your enthusiasm (slightly)

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Companies tempered growth promises heading into 2025. Explore encouraging economic indicators and stocks we think have earnings growth potential.


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$20 notes in a vice

Legislating super for housing just became harder

Mike Taylor | 2 December 2024The Government's success in legislating the objective of superannuation will make legislating for the use of super for housing much harder.
Wayne Swan

Swan defends Cbus on APRA and Deloitte Report

Mike Taylor | 2 December 2024The chair of Cbus and ALP president, Wayne Swan has defended the super fund's handling of the appointment of three CFMEU-nominated directors.
AustralianSuper expands London office

AusSuper delivers significant growth ‘milestone’ in intl expansion

Patrick Buncsi | 29 November 2024AustralianSuper has announced three new high-calibre additions to its London-based international equities team.
APRA Sept drawdown

Higher SG disguises super drawdowns impact

Mike Taylor | 28 November 2024Successive rises in the superannuation guarantee to 11.5% have helped disguise the degree to which fund members are entering draw-down.
Cycle

Morningstar sees Aussie super funds as unlisted investment pioneers

Mike Taylor | 28 November 2024Major research and ratings house, Morningstar, has cited Australian super funds as pioneers and a case-study for investing in private assets.
Data centre

CSC chooses Novigi for key seven-year mandate

Mike Taylor | 28 November 2024Novigi has been chosen by CSC as a seven-year partner to oversee the creation of a unified administration platform.
Partnership deal

Centrepoint inks SMSF support deal with SuperConcepts

Patrick Buncsi | 28 November 2024Centrepoint Alliance has inked a comprehensive SMSF support deal with SuperConcepts, including access to its popular platform SuperMate.
Dollars behind market upswing

SMSF assets grow past $1 trillion

Mike Taylor | 27 November 2024Despite the critics, SMSF assets have continued to grow and have now surpassed $1 trillion, according to the SMSF Association using ATO data.