Super Review

Active Super 's recent court judgment serves as a reminder that regulatory bodies have little patience for “greenruling” when it comes to greenwashing.

What Active Super’s greenwashing case can teach fund managers The super fund’s recent court judgement serves as a reminder that regulatory bodies have little patience for "greenruling" when it comes to greenwashing.

Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher has labelled the Greens’ bargaining as “crazy”, dismissing any chance that Labor might negotiate with the party to secure support for its Reserve Bank reforms.

RBA reform faces uncertain future after Labor slams Greens’ demands Labor’s refusal to address the Greens’ demands suggests that the RBA reforms are likely doomed.

Time to prepare for the next phase of the real estate cycle?
Are real estate markets entering a new phase? Read the latest analysis from Aviva Investors’ real assets research team.

A new chapter: Time to prepare for the next phase of the real estate cycle Our real assets research team highlights data that shows real estate markets are on the brink of an important shift.

The has shed light on its voting activity in financial year 2024, which saw it take a stand against Woodside’s climate plan and numerous ASX 200 remuneration reports.

Future Fund among insto giants to have voted against Woodside’s climate plan The sovereign wealth fund has shed light on its voting activity in financial year 2024, which saw it take a stand against Woodside’s climate plan and numerous ASX200 remuneration reports.

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Ian Fryer discusses the changing role of super funds, trends and all things retirement
In this Super Review Product Spotlight episode, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic speaks with Ian Fryer, general manager at Chant West, to discuss the latest developments in superannuation.
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The superannuation industry has celebrated the passing of a bill that will provide super contributions on government-funded parental leave.

Superannuation funds champion new parental leave support The superannuation industry has celebrated the passing of a bill that will provide super contributions on government-funded parental leave.

Sharp sharemarket falls at the beginning of August failed to dampen momentum with super returns back in positive territory, according to Chant West.

Super returns rebound to positive territory in August Sharp share market falls at the beginning of August failed to dampen momentum with super returns back in positive territory, according to Chant West.

TelstraSuper and Equip Super have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding and have agreed to explore a “merger of equals” between the two funds.

TelstraSuper and Equip Super to merge Following a comprehensive review process, the two funds have entered into a merger agreement.

The Housing Australia Future Fund, which has recently faced some less-than-flattering headlines, is now making waves with its first round of commitments.

HAFF achieves strong first-round response with $9.2bn commitment The HAFF, which has recently faced some less-than-flattering headlines, is now making waves with its first round of commitments.

HESTA has announced 200,000 more of its members are now on track to be ready for retirement.

200k more HESTA members are ‘retirement ready’ The $87 billion fund has said that many of its members are expected to achieve a “comfortable” retirement lifestyle.

Lachlan Baird, who led $7 billion fund Prime Super for nearly two decades, has confirmed a new executive role.

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The Future Fund has announced a new structure for its investment team to better navigate the evolving investment landscape.

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The latest Global Top 300 Pension Funds report has shown that Australia’s presence in the group of the world’s largest pension funds continued to grow in 2023, with 17 local funds now in the top 300.

Industry funds climb ranks as gap widens with government funds New research has revealed a significant growth differential and rankings move between industry funds and government-related funds.

The planned changes to the Reserve Bank of Australia have become the new battlefield for the government and the opposition after the Coalition confirmed it no longer supports the reform.

RBA reform on the line as Taylor and Chalmers square off The planned changes to the Reserve Bank of Australia have become the new battlefield for the government and the opposition after Taylor confirmed the Coalition no longer supports the reform.

With the Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023 listed for debate in the Senate this week, the Super Members Council has urged senators to swiftly pass the legislation.

SMC urges swift passage of ‘guiding light’ super objective The industry body is pushing for the Senate to pass the legislation this sitting fortnight.

Cbus chair and former treasurer Wayne Swan has escalated Labor’s feud with the RBA, accusing the central bank of driving the economy backwards by putting “economic dogma over rational economic decision making”.

Cbus chair criticises RBA over poor economic policy Wayne Swan has escalated Labor’s feud with the RBA, accusing the central bank of driving the economy backwards by putting “economic dogma over rational economic decision making”.

Hostplus has launched a new tool to help deliver personalised financial education and digital personal advice to eligible members.

Hostplus bolsters advice offering with new digital tool The fund has launched a new tool to help deliver personalised financial education and digital personal advice to eligible members.

In this week's one-on-one chat, TelstraSuper’s Kate Misc explains how the fund stays nimble for the right opportunities, unpacking its unique ‘Opportunities Asset Class’.

One on one with TelstraSuper: Jumping on opportunities In this latest edition, TelstraSuper’s Kate Misic explains how the fund stays nimble for the right opportunities, unpacking its unique ‘Opportunities Asset Class’.

Insignia Financial has announced the appointment of an ex-ASIC commissioner to the board of its superannuation arm, before she takes over as chair in November.

Former ASIC commissioner to chair Insignia Trustees Insignia Financial has announced the appointment of an ex-ASIC commissioner to the board of its superannuation arm, before she takes over as chair in November.

Betashares has announced its formal entry into the superannuation space with the completed acquisition of Bendigo Superannuation.

Betashares completes Bendigo Super acquisition The fund manager has flagged a number of developments as it formally enters the superannuation space.

NGS Super has announced a series of appointments following its approval of independent directors to its board.

NGS Super undergoes board reshuffle The super fund for education and community-based professionals has announced a series of appointments following its approval of independent directors to its board.

APRA has unveiled the results of its 2024 superannuation performance test.

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The SMSF Association said although losses from scams have more than halved in the first six months of this year, members should still be on the lookout for sophisticated superannuation scams that target SMSFs.

Education key to shielding SMSFs from growing risk of scams The SMSF Association said although losses from scams have more than halved in the first six months of this year, members should still be on the lookout for sophisticated superannuation scams that target SMSFs.

Addressing Misconceptions with Net Zero Investing
Northern Trust Asset Management's latest research shows that investors can align with multiple sustainability objectives without taking on significant active risk versus the benchmark.
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Despite a $1.1 billion hit, Australia’s largest super fund says it remains “strongly committed” to .

AustralianSuper ‘strongly committed’ to private equity despite $1.1bn hit Despite a $1.1 billion hit, Australia's largest super fund says it remains “strongly committed” to private equity.