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Australia an 'efficient' market for multinationals

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... aspect due to complicated and time-consuming processes. Overall, when it comes to cost and time efficiencies, Australia ranks third in the region, coming in just below New Zealand and Singapore. The report said Australia demonstrates strong balanced ...

Brighter Super default members earn 11% in FY25

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... given the volatility the markets have experienced through the year. Brighter Super members have also benefitted from their third successive year of administration fee reductions," Brighter Super chief investment officer Mark Rider said. In the accumulation ...

ASFA publishes new service standards on claims handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025
... considers the member's full entitlements and manages expectations early in the process; trustee accountability even when third-party providers are involved, ensuring strong governance and consistent member experiences; and strong oversight and reviews ...

HESTA returns 10.18% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
... the performance of listed equities and prudent management of market volatility for the result. The outcome represents the third consecutive year of annual returns above 9% for the MySuper Balanced Growth option. Over 10 years to 30 June 2025, the fund's ...

APRA expects 'no cutting corners' with CPS230

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2025
... planning to identify vulnerabilities to ensure they are positioned to overcome severe disruptions, and identify and manage third-party risks provided by material service providers. The new standard replaces five others: CPS 231 Outsourcing, SPS 231 Outsourcing ...

RBA powers deemed 'last resort' for critical financial infrastructure fallout

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2025
... added. Additionally, the RBA may transfer part or all of the shares or business of a CS facility licensee to a consenting third party or government-owned bridge entity if appropriate. "In some cases, the RBA may also make a transfer determination in ...

TA Associates invests in Viridian Financial Group

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
... transaction finalises. While the agreement remains subject to customary conditions, settlement is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2025. Private equity firm TA Associates has raised $65 billion in capital and has stakes in several fund managers. ...

Pension leaders urge US 401(k) plans to embrace private markets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
Pension trustees and investment strategists see an opportunity to expand US DC savings into private market assets, particularly real estate. According to discussions at the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) Spring Conference, experts including ...

ASFA, JANA release draft guidance on operational due diligence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
... effectively manage their operational risks, maintain critical operations through disruption, and manage risks arising from third-party service providers. ASFA and JANA will remain committed to supporting super funds and investment managers in adopting ...

Pinnacle founder Ian Macoun unloads $77m of shares

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... Pinnacle holds a 35% equity interest in Metrics Credit Holdings, in which the National Pension Service of Korea - the world's third largest pension fund - snapped up a 4.17% stake for $50 million in March. Macoun confirmed to the board of directors that ...