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MSCI, Moody's launch private credit risk tool

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 22 APR 2025

... Moody's EDF-X credit risk modelling tool. MSCI said the new solution leverages consistent, independent probability of default (PD) scores and implied ratings for deeper risk insight across funds, sectors and geographies. It also delivers credible ...

IAM to bring managed account with syndicated loan access to market

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025

The ASX-listed manager's new managed account provides access to the institutional corporate syndicated loan market, offering an "attractive alternative" to traditional private credit funds. The new Income Asset Management (IAM) offering provides private ...

Taxes and housing dominate election race

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 14 APR 2025

As May 3 steadily approaches, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have announced some big spending policies to woo voters. If elected, Labor has promised first home buyers a government loan guarantee to purchase a property ...

Cbus plays it steady amid rocky start to the year

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025

... which has helped put the portfolio in good stead over the last 40 years, and which he thinks will for the next 40. Cbus' default investment option has returned 8.87% over the last 40 years to 30 June 2024. Gavin admits, however, the past couple of years ...

Insurance in super remains a mystery to millions of Australians

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025

There is still millions of Australians paying for default insurance cover through their superannuation that they don't know about or understand, according to Super Consumers Australia (SCA). SCA found that 19% of people are unsure whether they have ...

Fixing retirement system an election priority: Grattan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025

... down the track, Grattan said more of the value of the family home should be included in the Age Pension assets test, and default insurance through super should be reviewed, including assessing whether default insurance cover should be provided outside ...

CareSuper to merge with meat industry fund

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025

... "The fund's sustainability metrics, as a result of COVID, weren't great..." Kaspar said. CareSuper's balanced MySuper default investment option returned 10.6% over the year to January 31, 6.3% over five years, and 7.2% over 10 years, according to ...

UniSuper prepared for buying opportunities

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025

... International Shares, which both recorded returns well in excess of 20%," he said. "UniSuper's Balanced option, which is our default option, returned 11.7% for the 12 months to 31 December 2024. Our Sustainable Balanced option performed strongly, returning ...

Mercer appoints chief investment officer from TelstraSuper

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025

... members, and driving its approach to sustainable investing. Notably, according to Rainmaker Information, TelstraSuper's default investment option returned 8% over 10 years to 31 December 2024, ranking fifth among measured workplace super options. ...

Bumpy roads ahead for traditional active managers

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025

... funds are well-positioned for growth with their strategic fee alterations and broad range of investment options through default choice and mandatory contributions. By doing so, Morningstar believes they can bring simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and a ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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