SMC highlights long-term benefits of investing in private marketsBY MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025 12:25PMSuper Members Council (SMC) has submitted a paper in response to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) discussion paper, outlining how superannuation investments in the private sector can drive long-term financial system stability and prosperity for Australians. Related News |
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