Super funds closing in on a healthy financial year result

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Super funds posted another solid return in April with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 1.2% over the month. That propelled the return for the

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Super funds off to a fast start to 2023

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Having navigated a testing 2023, super funds kicked off the new year in style with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) surging an impressive 3% in

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Super members spared the worst in a tough year for markets

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Super funds fought an uphill battle over the course of 2022, faced with heavy falls in most of the traditional investment markets – shares, listed property and bonds. Yet in

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Super funds slip back in August on mixed returns from shares

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After a strong start to the 2023 financial year, super funds dropped back slightly in August with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) retreating 0.4%. However,

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Super funds start new financial year with a bounce

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After a disappointing end to FY22, super funds kicked off the new financial year in style with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) surging 3.1% in

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Super members spared the worst in a rough year for markets

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The 2022 financial year was a particularly challenging one for investment markets, yet super funds again proved their ability to limit the damage for their members. Despite heavy falls in

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Patience to be tested as super returns head for the red

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Super funds retreated further in May, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) recording a 1% decline for the month. While the falls in April and

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Super bounces back in March, with a positive year still in sight

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Super bounces back in March, with a positive year still in sight After suffering losses in January and February, super funds bounced back into positive territory in March on the

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Chant West launches responsible investment classifications

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Chant West has incorporated responsible investment (RI) classifications into its ratings for super fund investment options, providing investors with detailed RI insights that allow them to make more informed investment

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Ukraine turmoil takes its toll as funds slip in February

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Increasingly turbulent investment markets took their toll on super fund performance in February, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) slipping 1.1% over the month. Despite

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