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'We won't bet against the US', but 'China is not a foe': Elia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
Hostplus has no plans to switch up its investment strategies as tensions between the US and China continue to rise, chief executive David Elia told the ASFA Conference 2025. "I don't think it's about having to choose between either country. ...

Global X to launch Japan TOPIX 100 ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
Global X is set to launch its first Japan ETF for local investors this month, but unlike other ETFs available right now, it will be the first to track the TOPIX - the Japanese equivalent of the ASX 200. Global X declined to comment on the launch but ...

Super good for financial stability, for now: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
RBA assistant governor (financial system) Brad Jones has told the ASFA Conference 2025 that the size of Australia's superannuation system is a "national asset" but warned that funds need to take proper measures to protect it. "Historically, the super ...

Half of super investments now offshore: NAB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
NAB's latest Super Insights Report has found that the $3 trillion APRA-regulated superannuation industry now has more than 50% of its assets invested overseas. The report draws on survey responses from 37 Australian superannuation funds, representing ...

TAL to provide mental healthcare program via partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
TAL is collaborating with SANE, a digital mental healthcare platform for eligible super fund members dealing with mental health issues. The collaboration combines SANE's expertise and its clinical and lived experience insights, with TAL's investment ...

HESTA, Vision Super divest Israeli securities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
As HESTA and Vision Super move to divest members' money from Israeli bonds and shares, other superannuation funds' ethical options continue to overlook human rights abuses. HESTA confirmed the move, saying that as part of its investment strategy ...

Macquarie half-year profit rises to $1.7bn

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
Macquarie Group has a reported net profit of $1.7 billion in the first half of the financial year to September, up 3% on the same period last year. Assets under management rose by 5% from last year to $959.1 billion in September 2025. Macquarie Asset ...

Majority of SMSF establishments based on bad advice: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
Nearly two thirds of SMSFs established under the recommendations of a financial adviser are unsuitable to their needs and put retirement savings at risk, an ASIC review reveals. Of 100 financial advice files investigated, 62 failed to demonstrate compliance ...

ASIC considers 'cooling off period' for super switching

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
ASIC chair Joe Longo has said introducing "frictions" into the super switching process could help avoid a repeat of the First Guardian and Shield "catastrophe". "No one wants to preside over a problem like this if there are some potential solutions. ...

Private credit funds downplay risks, pose risk to financial system: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
Private credit fund managers downplay the risks of their products and flout basic disclosures of the state of their investments, ASIC's investigation reveals, fearing they have the potential to harm investors, the sector itself and the broader financial ...