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Commonwealth Super delivers 'resilient' performance for FY25

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) posted its FY25 results, saying it continues to meet its objectives for members. The super fund delivered 10.6% for its default PSSap MySuper Balanced option, designed for Australian government employees ...

APRA dissects retirement products for the first time

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUN 2025
... Superannuation Scheme and CSS Fund boast the largest median account balances of $542,245 and $531,839 respectively. The Military Superannuation & Benefits Fund No 1 has a median balance of $526,404. In fourth place, retail fund the Rexel Australia Superannuation ...

Tariffs were never the answer: Experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025
... but what's important about the US is they're still at the forefront of technology, they still have the biggest military in the world, and they're still fundamentally a democratic country... they're still the underwriter of the global ...

NAB forecasts 50bp rate cut in May

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... facing a major challenge. "At the risk of sounding dramatic, we are on the verge of seeing the two largest economic and military superpowers collide at high speed, with Australia caught squarely in the middle," Sycamore said. "If current lines hold ...

Labor accelerates defence spending

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... spending on track and delivering projects on time." The Ukraine, which Australia has already committed over $1.3 billion in military assistance to, will receive more money for equipment, as well as $36 million over five years from 2024-25 and $7.8 million ...

Splintered globalisation a boon for AI, metals, EVs: PGIM

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2025
... approach include AI and high-end semiconductors, 5G networks, critical minerals, fossil fuels, EVs and batteries, and military technology. The second globalisation track represents roughly 75% of global GDP. "On this track, a vast array of goods and ...

ART, MLC AM, HESTA name directors

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... regional head. Last October, she stepped down after 17 years at the firm. She also sits on the board of the Australian Military Bank and is the chair of the Financial Services Council Diversity Working Group for the Funds Management Board Committee. ...

Lendlease makes $235m divestment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... prioritise our client relationships. In addition, Lendlease announced completion of the $516 million (US$320m) sale of its US Military Housing business to Omaha Beach Investment Holdings, an entity managed by Guggenheim Partners Investment Management. ...

Geopolitical tensions create investor opportunity: Franklin Templeton

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... architectures, leading to significantly higher capital investment than currently expected," Catechis said. "The transformation of military capabilities required for modern asymmetric warfare ensures that this investment theme has a decades-long runway." ...

'Turbulent' environment expected in 2025: Robeco

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... However, Robeco's bear case envisions a turbulent environment where escalating tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and high military spending lead to global stagflationary pressures. It warned that the resulting inflation spike would disrupt bond markets ...