AustralianSuper
Superannuation factions have traded blows over moral hazard and ‘anti-competitive’ measures.
The superannuation sector is trying to protect itself from cyber attacks in the age of AI but it needs the green light from regulators.
Superannuation funds now manage more money than the market value of the entire ASX. As they increasingly flex their muscles in deal situations, bidders are being warned to adjust.
Australia’s largest super fund, which manages $410b in retirement savings, has shifted its portfolio as markets grapple with deepening geopolitical conflicts and the rise of AI.
Struggling to stem rollovers to rivals, many of the nation’s largest superannuation funds are investing heavily in advice.
Australia’s largest superannuation fund has backed regulatory intervention as it acknowledges super funds need to do more to safeguard members’ money.
Banking regulator APRA is poised to reveal concerns about how some funds would perform in a crisis, and over the linkages between the super sector and the big four banks.
The sudden resignation of two independent directors at the troubled miner has incensed investors, super funds and proxy advisory firms alike.
The limited scale of domestic markets has led Australia's super funds to boost US investments, but the new Trump administration and greater scrutiny of private assets present major risks.
Australia's super funds are joining a growing global trend for pension investors to exert direct influence on investee company strategy, especially on ESG matters. The next step may be agitating for seats on company boards.
