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Super performance test, DBFO reforms coming: Government

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... must uphold member outcomes as the core purpose of the test. Secondly, changes must maintain an objective standard or benchmark for fund performance. And third, any changes must be enduring to set the test up for long term stability," Chalmers said. ...

Half of super investments now offshore: NAB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... intelligence and digitisation are a key thematic influencing investment strategy. Most super funds prefer to remain 'on benchmark' in the US tech sector despite valuation concerns, NAB found. Super funds are also placing greater emphasis on liquidity ...

Milford launches two products in response to adviser demand

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... contrast, Class B has a lower management fee (0.70%) but incurs a performance fee of 15.375% p.a. of returns above the benchmark, paid annually. Gentle said advisers are increasingly disillusioned with the ASX 200, given its concentration, and thus "susceptible ...

Paradice lists mid cap strategy as ETF

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
... stocks on Cboe. Established in 2006, the fund's strategy has delivered actualised returns of 9.79%, outperforming its benchmark by 2.55% per year. Currently, the fund manages $2.8 billion in institutional money, as well as $103 million in unlisted retail ...

Ironbark partners to offer global quantitative equity capabilities

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
... portfolios are systematically designed and rebalanced based on observed market dispersion patterns while maintaining benchmark awareness, it explained. Currently, Australia represents one of Intech's most important markets, accounting for US$5.1 billion ...

Betashares launches new global equity ETFs

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
Betashares will launch two new foundational ETF products investing in global equities. The Global Shares Ex US ETF (ASX: EXUS) will provide exposure to over 900 large and mid-cap companies across 22 developed markets, excluding Australia and the US. ...

Super fees continue to fall: Rainmaker

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
The Superannuation Benchmarking Report by Rainmaker Information shows FY25 saw superannuation fund fees fall for the sixth consecutive year. Super fund members, including self-managed super fund (SMSF) members, paid an industry aggregate of $34 billion ...

VanEck joins uranium rush with new ETF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
VanEck will launch a uranium ETF, providing investors targeted exposure to global companies across the uranium and nuclear energy value chain. The VanEck Uranium and Energy Innovation ETF (ASX: URAN) will be listed on the ASX on October 30, taking VanEck's ...

BlackRock expands fixed income ETF lineup

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
BlackRock will add another fixed income ETF to its local offering, enabling diversification across countries and sectors. The iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond ETF (ASX: AGGG), hedged to the Australian dollar, will be priced at 0.18% and is expected ...

Super moves: AusSuper, Aware, MLC, JANA, VFMC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 23 OCT 2025
Major players in alternatives and real assets are reshuffling their ranks, with asset consultants, super funds and investment managers all announcing new hires and promotions. AustralianSuper confirmed that head of mid-risk portfolios Jason Peasley ...