Diversification comes to the fore to cushion the blow for super funds in March

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Super funds retreated in March with the median super fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) down 1.9% for the month, as share markets slid on the back of ongoing

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Super funds experience small pull-back in February on tariff fears

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After a strong January, super funds experienced a small pull-back in February with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) down 0.9%, as volatility crept back into

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Despite sell-off, Australian super funds to look overseas for opportunities in 2025

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Australian super funds’ home bias could further diminish as industry and retail funds look to invest more overseas, particularly in unlisted assets classes such as infrastructure and private equity, according

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Chant West launches lifetime product ratings

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Leading super fund research and ratings provider, Chant West, has launched a new ratings service that assesses the quality of lifetime products which pay super fund members an income for

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Super funds deliver stellar result for 2024

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Super funds posted a stellar 2024 result for their members with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) returning 11.4%, with higher risk portfolios faring even better.

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Double digit super fund returns a live possibility for CY24

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Super funds had a tremendous month in November with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 2.5% for the month, benefitting from buoyant share markets led

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Super funds flat in October but strong CY24 result on the horizon

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Super funds were flat in October with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 0.1% for the month. However, with share markets up in November so

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Super funds need to make advice affordable for the “missing middle”

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Financial advice is crucial for retirement planning but often expensive and inaccessible, with the result that many Australians fall into the “missing middle” who require more than basic advice but

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Super funds finish August in positive territory despite early jitters

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Despite some sharp share market falls in in early August, the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) finished the month in positive territory with a return of

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Super funds off to a positive start in FY25 despite early August jitters

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The new financial year was initially off to a flying start for super funds, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 2% in July. However,

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