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CareSuper, MIESF schedule merger for October

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... is in the best interests of all members. "This announcement is an exciting milestone for both funds. We share a proud, member-first heritage and this successor fund transfer aims to provide long-term, sustainable outcomes for all members now and into ...

ASIC calls out trustees 'passing the buck' on super switching

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
ASIC fired a stern warning to superannuation funds about "passing the buck" to financial advisers and shedding responsibility for overlooking dodgy investment options as the fallout from the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund mounts to ...

Rest boosts impact, sustainability investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
Rest has handed $232 million to specialist climate investment firm Wollemi Capital, which will now launch its first managed vehicle. The invested capital comes from the superannuation fund's Growth Alternative strategy. Rest said the investment ...

Sequoia resumes trading after ASX query

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2025
... six years. Sequoia thanked him for his "tireless and valuable" work. "Charles has always been an engaged and supportive member of the board and he is fondly remembered for stepping into the chair's role on an interim basis during a difficult period for ...

Special feature: Shaping private markets

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... considered a manageable trade-off between return and liquidity suddenly looked fragile. Valuation lags collided with real-time member redemptions, forcing funds to confront the challenge of liquidating illiquid assets without distorting pricing or harming ...

Former CBA chief economist joins UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... Commonwealth Bank (CBA) chief economist Stephen Halmarick will join its investment committee as an independent (non-director) member. The $149 billion super fund said Halmarick will commence his tenure on 1 August 2025. "Given Stephen's experience and ...

Rest calls for super performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... million members under the age of 30 who are decades from retirement. In fact, nearly one-in-five young workers is a Rest member," Rest general manager of public policy and advocacy Enrico Burgio said. "Australia is facing major challenges, including ...

Brighter Super awards $50m mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
A new $50 million mandate will see Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) invest Brighter Super members' retirement savings back into the state's economy through high-growth, innovative businesses. The mandate will invest in businesses delivering strong ...

Cbus deputy chief executive resigns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
Cbus deputy chief executive and chief member officer Marianne Walker has stepped down from the super fund. A Cbus spokesperson told Financial Standard Walker will depart in September. "Marianne Walker has decided to leave the fund in early September ...

Mercer Super, Virgin Money Super members caught in Australia Post burglaries

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... issued communications to members as quickly as possible," Mercer Super said. There is currently no indication that any member's personal information has been published externally or sold as a result of the incident. Mercer Super has also reported the ...