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US pension funds haemorrhage US$249bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... Equable said if the US economy goes into a recession later in 2025, and if that leads to a decline in state and local government revenues, this will likely reduce the ability to increase contribution rates as necessary to respond to investment losses ...

Trade war rattles pre-election economic outlook

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... are "more significant than expected" as it releases its Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO). While the government's Budget figures have not changed since they were announced on March 25, the PEFO report factored in the effects of the US tariffs ...

Market turmoil hits portfolios

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... Neiron said. "Uncertainty will most likely prevail in the near term, and Australia is not immune, with the federal government being put to vote in the coming quarter and interest rates appearing to be stuck in a holding pattern." Neiron reinforced that ...

The super fund scouring the dark web to protect members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
... through the dark web to identify potential breaches involving its members - many of whom are "sensitive" personnel in the government and Australian defence force - and is contacting affected individuals to let them know what data is out there and what ...

Investors brace as US unleashes tariffs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
... Albanese said. "It is the American people who will pay the biggest price for these unjustified tariffs. This is why our government will not be seeking to impose reciprocal tariffs. We will not join a race to the bottom that leads to higher prices and ...

Guy Debelle to chair Funds SA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... plays a crucial role in growing and protecting the investments of South Australian superannuation members and the SA government," Debelle said. "As a proud South Australian, I am honoured and humbled to take on the role as chair of Funds SA." In addition ...

Jones clarifies scope of new class of adviser

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... blown advice on all matters retirement that have nothing to do with their interest in the fund." Jones also said the government would consider adjusting the legislative detail if needed but stressed its intent had already been outlined in the policy ...

ASIC told to 'end the chaos' of ASX CHESS issues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... "Members also probed how ASIC measures and reports on its performance, and whether it is meeting the expectations of both government and the community in fulfilling its role." The report also discusses ASIC actions under new intervention powers granted ...

Dutton doubles down on 'super for housing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... the 'super for housing' policy, Dutton laid blame on increased migration for Australia's housing woes. He said his government, if elected, would curb migration to help free up homes. "I don't want young Australians locked out of the property market - ...

Active Super PM opens asset consultant

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
... investment strategies across multiple asset classes. Pholsena spent 16 years at Active Super and its predecessor the Local Government Superannuation Scheme but found himself without a role after the super fund merged with Vision Super. He is one of a ...