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HESTA to commit $100m to green hydrogen

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2022
The industry fund is going to explore green hydrogen production, agreeing to invest up to $100 million in ReNu Energy and Countrywide Hydrogen projects. The super fund has signed a term sheet with ASX-listed ReNu Energy and its subsidiary Countrywide ...

Forget BRICs: Skerryvore

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2022
... actually in very strong fiscal and financial positions, and host world leading businesses," Tabberer said. "In Brazil, interest rates are higher than the inflation rate, whereas in the UK, inflation is a lot higher than the interest rate. So actually ...

SMSF growth slows, allocations shift

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2022
... able to attract it. "While equities, property and other asset classes have stayed steady, pooled investments and fixed interest appear to be where funds are being diverted," Dunnin said. "SMSF investors appear to be maintaining a preference for the more ...

Government eyes crackdown on super tax concessions

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
Concessional tax arrangements for high balance super funds will be reviewed by the government. Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones spoke at the Australian Financial Review Super & Wealth Summit, saying the taxation ...

The future of defined contribution asset allocation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
... 401(k) system and Australia's superannuation have grown during an accommodative market, characterised by falling interest rates, rising beta equity, and robust growth in residential real estate. But a combination of rapidly declining valuations amid ...

Equipsuper investment chief on re-energising his team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
... it is about ensuring that any inorganic growth opportunity is done through the lens of what is in the best financial interest of our members. You said the new hires and promotions ensure Equipsuper can navigate an increasingly volatile market outlook. ...

Packhorse lists cattle stations for sale

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
... management practices." Parkhorse chair Tim Samway said that the directors of Packhorse Pastoral will consider expressions of interest to continue the successful regenerative work the company has been undertaking on its properties. "That could be with ...

HESTA, ISPT, UniSuper to build UNSW hub

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
... remainder to be open to others in the health, research and education sectors. HESTA, ISPT and UniSuper will each hold a 33.3% interest in the development. Plenary is also an investor, as well as the development and asset manager for the project. It follows ...

CALI backed by industry

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has been backed by the industry with 19 life insurers and reinsurers joining its membership. CALI's membership now represents 99% of the life insurance industry and 100% of the reinsurance industry in Australia. ...

Australian Retirement Trust names State Street as custodian

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
Australian Retirement Trust has appointed State Street as its custodian and administrator. The $175 billion superannuation fund has confirmed the mandate, chief financial officer Anthony Rose commenting: "After a comprehensive and thorough tender process ...