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15 November 2024 • By Jessica Penny • 1 min read

Fund reps reject ‘house v retirement’ dilemma in super for housing proposal

Industry bodies have slammed the notion that a generation should be forced to choose between buying a home and saving for retirement, calling it ...

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Trump’s economic agenda positive for friendly countries like Australia, says Future Fund head

The head of Australia’s Future Fund says the fund is ready to capitalise on the positive implications of Trump’s presidency on investors from ...

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Cbus defends CFMEU relationship, calls it ‘huge benefit’

The CEO of Cbus has defended the fund’s relationship with the CFMEU. At Thursday’s Senate economics committee hearing, Cbus CEO Kristian Fok ...

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RBA flags super funds as potential market stress amplifiers

The RBA governor has warned that Australia’s super funds, despite holding stable assets, could amplify market stress if forced to liquidate in ...

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International shares lift super funds in volatile October

Funds grappled with a challenging October as SuperRatings reports a modest 0.2 per cent return for the median balanced option. Most asset classes ...

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Super funds under fire to put members before profits

The superannuation industry will be judged by its member services rather than how effectively it accumulates wealth, according to Stephen Jones

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UniSuper earns high praise for leadership, governance, and strategic investment moves

A research firm has given UniSuper a glowing review, praising its strong leadership and “compact team”, as well as its “creditable governance” ...

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Data reveals CFMEU accounted for 28% of fund industrial contributions

APRA data shows super funds made $3.9 million in industrial contributions to the CFMEU, with the shadow treasurer calling for a prompt investigation ...

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APRA foregoes ‘name and shame’ tactics in inaugural fund data dump

APRA has opted out of “naming and shaming” super funds with high discretionary spending on items like travel, entertainment and conferences, despite ...

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Cbus faces scrutiny over talent retention, union influence

A research firm has voiced concerns regarding Cbus’ culture, its ability to retain key talent, and the extent to which union affiliates impact its ...

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