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Funds are 'getting back to basics', says report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
... public pension and sovereign funds also plan to increase allocations to private markets and real assets within their sustainable portfolios, aiming to "influence the real-world transition." Most funds (56%) think they can make the biggest impact on transition ...

Superannuation tax shakeup proposed by Actuaries Institute

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... proposed a three-pronged tax reform package aimed at making the superannuation system less complex, more equitable, and sustainable. The professional body argued that the complexity of taxes on earnings, benefits, and contributions makes the superannuation ...

Nuveen raises over $400m for real estate debt strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... and alternatives across major cities, Nuveen noted. Additionally, the strategy eyes 'green loans' or 'sustainable linked loans' where possible, with its investments to align with Nuveen Real Estate's responsible investment processes. ...

Commonwealth Bank names chief economist

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... consistent basis. He developed the CommBank's Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index and oversaw the growth of the bank's sustainable economics research to support customers with insights about the transition to a lower-carbon future.

2025 economic outlook 'threatening': AMP

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... Australian shares to return a "far more constrained" 7% in the year ahead, as 20%-plus returns from global shares are not sustainable. "Stretched valuations after two strong years, the ongoing risk of recession, the likelihood of a global trade war and ...

AMP completes advice licensees sale

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024
... progress over time," George said. "Right now, my job is to support Matt, make sure this venture is successful and sustainable and the proposition still remains compelling for advisers." The new line-up Under the new structure, the group unveiled its ...

Objective of super enshrined in law

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... "to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way". The legislated objective comes 32 years after the establishment of compulsory superannuation and the creation of the ...

AustralianSuper expands international equities team

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... believe this enhanced in-house capability and commitment to active management will reduce costs and help generate sustainable long-term performance for 3.4 million members." The appointments follow the exit of its long-term chief retirement officer in ...

Commonwealth Super partners for admin uplift

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
... reflects our commitment to becoming a leading systems integration and platform managed services provider that delivers sustainable, value-driven solutions and cost-effective technology at scale, ensuring better outcomes for all," he said. "Our collaboration ...

Hostplus ups fees, makes $125m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2024
... $435 million, backing companies like green hydrogen pathfinder Hysata, chronic lung disease therapy biotech RAGE and sustainable lithium extractor Electralith. IP Group ANZ chief executive Michael Molinari said the increased investment was a vote of ...