Super funds down in October but positive calendar year result on the horizon

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Super funds endured a challenging October, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) falling 1.5% over the month. However, as share markets have rallied strongly in... Read more continue reading

ASIC targets misconduct in superannuation sector

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ASIC will look to take strong, targeted enforcement action in the coming months and into 2024, as part of its focus on member outcomes in the superannuation sector. The enforcement... Read more continue reading

Super funds retreat in September but still on pace for a positive CY23 return

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Super funds retreated in September as investment markets reacted nervously to the prospect of a sustained period of higher interest rates, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in... Read more continue reading

Separation surge, super and pensions: what’s top of mind for advisers

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When clients separate, advisers face an ethics-related question: can they advise one or both? How can advisers manage a conflict of interest? Since the COVID pandemic, BT’s Technical Services team... Read more continue reading

Super returns continue bumpy ride in September

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Funds are estimated to post negative returns for the second month in a row in September, with leading research house SuperRatings estimating the median balanced option will return -1.8% for... Read more continue reading

The new retirement puzzle, ASIC puts advisers at the centre

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In July 2023, ASIC and APRA released the findings of their joint review into the first year of operation of the Retirement Incomes Covenant (RIC). That review concluded that super... Read more continue reading

Australian Retirement Trust targets 43% emission intensity reduction by 2030 across specified asset classes with launch of its Net Zero 2050 Roadmap

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Australian Retirement Trust (ART), one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, has taken a further step in its commitment to a Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions investment portfolio by 2050 with... Read more continue reading

Super funds becalmed in August on negative market sentiment

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After a strong start to the new financial year, super funds encountered a more challenging month in August given the volatility in investment markets. Despite that, the median growth fund... Read more continue reading

Super funds feel modest headwinds during August

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After a positive start to the new financial year, super fund returns faced modest headwinds in August with the median balanced option delivering an estimated return of -0.1% according to... Read more continue reading

Independent super trustee reports record year with 29% increase in funds under supervision

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Equity Trustees consolidated its position as Australia’s foremost provider of independent superannuation trustee services, reporting 29% growth in funds under supervision for more than 630,000 superannuation fund members. The growth... Read more continue reading