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Opinion PiecesSuper funds voice corporate governance concerns with Australian business
At its recent annual general meeting in Melbourne, Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, was lambasted by irate shareholders over a litany of grievances, not least the role of chairman Richard Goyder and the board over what shareholders saw as the mismanagement of the airline.
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Asset Class ReportsAustralia’s QIC makes inroads in Europe and US for mid-market market private equity
The Australian private equity manager has drawn on the knowledge of its Danish head of Europe to gain global assets
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Opinion PiecesPensions a bright spot for Australia
By 2063, Australia’s relatively youthful treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will be 85 years old and likely well into retirement.
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Opinion PiecesAustralian super funds expand their global footprint
With billions of dollars flowing into its treasury each year, Australia’s largest industry super fund, AustralianSuper, is finding that it is rapidly outgrowing its own backyard.
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Opinion PiecesLetter from Australia: Retail funds lured by private markets
Australia’s retail funds are trying to navigate the unfamiliar terrain of private markets as they seek to lift their performance.
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Opinion PiecesAustralia: Caps, concessions and class war
The Australian Federal government recently moved to make a “modest” change to the nation’s superannuation system which, it says, will save A$2bn (€1.2bn) a year for its over-stretched budget.
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Opinion PiecesAustralia: Super funds face the future of fossil fuels
After a year when fossil fuel stocks outperformed all other shares, Australian super funds face a conundrum – to buy, hold or sell?
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Opinion PiecesAustralia: Downturn casts a shadow over super anniversary
Australia’s superannuation industry enters its fourth decade under the darkening clouds of a global economic slowdown that is already having a dramatic impact on returns.
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NewsSuper industry sees liquidity challenge as members switch to cash
COVID-19 has put a spotlight on liquidity
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NewsAustralia’s Future Fund makes a A$5.7bn Q1 loss
The fund prioritised reducing its exposure to illiquid assets
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NewsAustralians request super savings early release
AustralianSuper expects to receive requests from more than 300,000 members
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NewsAustralian supers face A$25bn payout to jobless members
Retail and hospitality, tourism and recreation are hardest-hit sectors
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NewsAustralia’s Hostplus plans 40% admin fee cuts
Pension fee to drop to A$4.50 per week from April 1 from the current A$7.50
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NewsAustralian SWF eyes tech to help in fossil fuel analysis
’The risks associated with climate change and energy transition are significant’
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NewsActivist groups campaign against Australian supers’ fossil fuel holdings
UniSuper should be leading investor action on climate change
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NewsAustralian supers face stress tests into low-carbon readiness
APRA plans to develop and consult on a climate change financial risk prudential practice guide
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NewsSmart Pension adds Australia’s Link Group as shareholder in partnership
UK and Australian pension firms join forces to expand business internationally
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NewsAustralia's QSuper and Sunsuper in merger talks
Australian supers begin discussions on a possible merger
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News€75bn Australian pension mega-merger kicks off consolidation drive
First State Super and VicSuper deal will create Australia’s second biggest superannuation fund, and three more multi-billion-dollar deals are in the pipeline
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NewsSuper funds to own 60% of Australian equity market in 15 years
The rapid growth of Australia’s superannuation funds means they are likely to increase their stakes in domestic listed companies, according to a research company
