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Global pension assets near $90tn: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... Korea, Switzerland, and Hong Kong all grew by more than 8% p.a. over the same period, while Australia grew by 6.6%, which is above average. Conversely, the UK saw weak growth of only 1.4% p.a. over the last 10 years. As of 2025, it has the lowest compound ...

Member governed super boards deliver more: SMC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... the five years to June 2025 representative governed super funds generated $33 billion in net additional value for members above the APRA performance benchmark. In comparison, their counterparts saw a $400 million loss, SMC said. This equates to nearly ...

Future Fund adds $30bn to FUM in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... is an excellent result that adds to the long-term performance of the Future Fund. The 10-year return of 8.5% pa is well above our mandate target and shows the quality of the Future Fund's long-term, whole portfolio thinking and the prudent and effective ...

RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... increase in inflation reflects greater capacity pressures. As a result, the board considers that inflation is likely to remain above target for some time." VanEck head of investments and capital markets Russel Chesler said the RBA had no real choice ...

Cbus urges young Aussies to 'build your something'

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... desire to maximise super, elect to use effective tax strategies and understanding pension rules. For individuals aged 67 and above, the strongest interest lies in navigating these entitlements and benefits, sustaining retirement income and managing typical ...

Global X rides silver's highs

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... to capitalise on the surge in silver prices. He noted that as a group, their margins have more than quadrupled from 3% to above 15% in a single year. "The lack of silver exposures on the Australian market has been a pain point for local investors looking ...

Post-holiday blues drives retirement tool engagement

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... activity on the digital retirement planning tool was over 40% higher than both fortnights on either side, and around 38% above the annual average. The final two weeks of June delivered comparable activity rates, HESTA said, coinciding with tax time. ...

Blackwattle launches fund, mandates Equity Trustees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... lower volatility equities portfolio to smooth investor experience. The fund offers daily liquidity and target a 2.5% yield above the ASX equity market dividend yield. Blackwattle managing director and chief investment officer Michael Skinner said he ...

IMF flags 'drawn out' inflation battle in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... return to the country's 2% target during 2027. "Australia and Norway are also projected to see some drawn-out persistence in above-target inflation," it said. The IMF said central banks must tailor monetary policy to uphold price stability amid ongoing ...

Laws to limit US pension plans' use of ESG pass

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... the aim was to codify the idea that maximising investment returns - or 'pecuniary-only" factors - must be prioritised above all else, saying ESG investments may be considered risky. The Biden Administration had previously passed laws that determined ...