Future Fund’s rate cuts wariness reaps returns

The sovereign wealth fund grew $11.5 billion in the March quarter according to its latest portfolio update, having previously voiced caution regarding inflation’s downward trajectory.

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Actuaries Institute calls for 2-metric superannuation performance test

The professional body is calling for the annual performance test to transition to a two-metric test, so it better aligns with the overarching duty of super fund trustees to act in the best financial interests of their members.

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Reshaping private assets – challenges and opportunities

The Asia Pacific region has witnessed strong growth in private market investments. Higher interest rates, hedging against inflation and stretched valuations in equity markets are increasingly seeing asset managers shift their focus towards this alternative asset class. 

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Aware Super names new head of product and insurance

The $170 billion fund has announced an internal promotion to the newly created role.

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Mega funds flag room for improvement in super performance test

AustralianSuper, Rest, and HESTA agree on the need to retain and enhance the test, yet they differ in their perspectives on the specific areas that warrant further refinement.

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CIO warns institutional investors too hasty to derisk portfolios

Amid a challenging market environment, three super fund CIOs have warned against ‘jumping at shadows’.

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US firm eyeing superannuation sector hires from the Future Fund

Blue Owl Capital, a US asset manager with its eye on ‘marquee investors’ like super funds, has announced the appointment of a senior Future Fund executive as its newest managing director.

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ART goes global with London office opening

Australia’s second-largest super fund has confirmed it is expanding its presence in the UK following significant investment in the region.

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FAAA voices reservations on extending performance test to retirement products

While the Financial Advice Association Australia said it supports a performance testing regime “in principle”, it holds reservations about expanding this scope to retirement products.

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