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Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... the UK and European Union. ART chief executive Kathy Vincent said the summit underscores the Australian superannuation system as one of the largest in the world and a highly dependable source of long-term capital. "As a significant global investor, the ...

Feature: Compliance | Passing the buck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... essential that those who misled trustees, research houses, and licensees are called to account, the Australian superannuation system has evolved to safeguard members, and those safeguards must be fully utilised." ASIC has its sights set on the trustees ...

InterPrac wants super funds' reserves to remediate Shield, First Guardian victims

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025
... essential that those who misled trustees, research houses, and licensees are called to account, the Australian superannuation system has evolved to safeguard members and those safeguards must be fully utilised." InterPrac is in the process of issuing ...

Pension leaders urge US 401(k) plans to embrace private markets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
... fiscal pressures, and demographic headwinds reshape the landscape. The conference noted that the Australian superannuation system allocated 15-20% to private markets, with real estate a core holding. It noted funds are investing in data centres, urban ...

Australians satisfied with super performance: ASFA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... cross-section of Australian workers. "This demonstrates that the diversity and choice within the Australian superannuation system is functioning well."

Deloitte eyes more mergers and product innovation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
... strategies and product solutions in the next few years, according to Deloitte's Dynamics of the Australian Superannuation System report. The report forecasted that merger activity will continue, resulting in the development of larger funds and mega-funds ...

Industry funds set to gobble up over 50% of superannuation assets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... be home to more than 50% of all superannuation assets, as per Deloitte's Dynamics of the Australian Superannuation System report. Retail funds are anticipated to grow in the future, thanks to their existing scale, a wealthier demographic base, and ...

Half of super funds to close in coming decade: Mercer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
... population and 10 to 20 smaller niche providers and platforms "providing a unique offering." "The Australian superannuation system is moving toward a market state similar to the Australian banking system. The banking sector has a few large participants ...

Industry funds' illiquid assets scrutinised

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
The Australian superannuation system allows investors to shift between options and funds daily, raising critical questions about liquidity. Despite requirements under SPG530 - Investment Governance, public disclosure on liquidity stress-testing is relatively ...

Government divulges vision for superannuation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
... said that the government wants to form a national consensus regarding a clear objective for the Australian superannuation system. His comments come after the release of a draft objective for superannuation which aims to preserve savings to deliver income ...
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