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Superhero Super shutters lifestage options

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... and cashflow efficiencies from being invested into larger pools," Superhero Super said. Additionally, members will enjoy lower investment fees, to be reduced from 0.61% to 0.31%. In total, the annual cost of the product based on a $50,000 account balance ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... risks of mis-selling, unsuitable product selection, and decision-making without adequate disclosure. This is being driven by lower investment thresholds and investment platforms enabling retail participation. "Private markets are opaque, and Australia ...

Australian profits flat as global earnings soar to record highs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... billion ($98.5bn) in 2024, with revenue rising 0.4% in US dollar terms. "Profits in the key mining and energy sectors were lower year-on-year, while banking profits were impacted by a combination of restructuring costs, lower non-interest income and ...

Study reveals who bares brunt of US tariffs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... Brazilian imports were suddenly raised to 50%, and for India, from 25% to 50%. The data found foreign exporters did not lower their prices to offset the additional tariffs. The research found that had exporters absorbed the tariffs, their US prices would ...

IMF flags 'drawn out' inflation battle in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... in 2027. "This is virtually unchanged from that in the October 2025 WEO, with overarching trends of softening demand and lower energy prices remaining intact," the IMF said. Divergence between the United States and most other countries lingers. With ...

Active fund managers endure fee pressures, dominate mandates: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... actual fees paid for active management, but the pace of fee compression seems to be slowing and may be approaching practical lower limits for quality institutional products in some asset classes," said Callan director of research Ivan 'Butch' Cliff said. ...

NGS Super appoints Robeco to manage two new mandates

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... with Robeco again and expanding the enhanced indexing range to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns to our members and lower the carbon intensity of the portfolio," Squires said. This collaboration builds on NGS Super's commitment to sustainability ...

Laws to limit US pension plans' use of ESG pass

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... beneficiaries' expectations in a changing world. It does not encourage investment managers to sacrifice returns, or seek lower target returns," the PRI said. Some of the anti-ESG bills introduced in US states have sought to boycott private financial ...

I Squared Capital rolls out $300m sustainable energy solution

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... Infrastructure Fund II, I Squared committed US$300 million to enable operations. The funding will empower ANZA Power to support a lower-carbon system that prioritises grid resilience and long-term reliability for its consumers. Rather than building from ...

Voices down: Women staying quiet about retirement worries

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... shared in this perspective. The research suggested the higher level of financial insecurity among female members is due to lower super balances driven by gender pay gaps and time out of the workforce. However, the findings also identified lower levels ...