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Despite the noise, super funds deliver again in FY26

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Despite tensions in the Middle East, lingering inflation concerns and periods of market volatility, super funds posted a fourth consecutive year of strong returns, with the median growth fund (61 to

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21 Jul 2026

Super funds on track for fourth straight year of strong returns

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Super funds had a tremendous May with the median growth fund (61-to-80% in growth assets) rising by 2.1% over the month. Taking into consideration market movements in June so far

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19 Jun 2026

Aware Super takes out top gongs at Chant West Awards

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Aware Super has been named Super Fund of the Year and Pension Fund of the Year at this year’s Chant West Awards. Aware Super scooped four wins in total, including

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29 May 2026

Super funds bounce back in April, on pace for a solid FY26 result

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Super funds delivered a strong April, with the median growth fund (61–80% growth assets) up 2.6%, buoyed by a sharp rebound in global share markets. The result recouped a significant

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20 May 2026

Super funds back on track for a credible return for FY26 despite March falls

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Sparked by the US-Iran conflict and renewed concerns around interest rates amid rising inflation, super funds experienced a significant pullback in March, with the median growth fund (61–80% growth assets)

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23 Apr 2026

Super funds still in positive territory for FY26 despite market jitters

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Super funds delivered a positive return in February, with the median growth fund (61–80% growth assets) gaining 1.1% for the month. However, markets have since come under pressure. Escalation of

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25 Mar 2026

Cyber security and lifetime income products emerge as critical tests for super funds

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Cyber security and the ability of a super fund to deliver reliable lifetime income for those in decumulation phase are emerging as the two key tests of whether funds are

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20 Mar 2026

Another strong calendar year result for super fund members

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Another strong calendar year result for super fund members Super funds posted another strong result for the 2025 calendar year, with the median growth fund (61–80 per cent in growth

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20 Jan 2026

A healthy result on the horizon for CY25 despite the noise

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A healthy result on the horizon for CY25 despite the noise Super funds advanced for the seventh consecutive month in October with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in

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20 Nov 2025

Super funds up for sixth consecutive month in September

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Super funds were up for the sixth straight month in September with the median growth fund (61% to 80% in growth assets) returning 0.8% over the month. With share markets

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22 Oct 2025

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