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superreview.com.au | Jessica Penny
As market volatility persists, some super funds are pivoting defensively, while others are strategically positioning to capitalise on emerging opportunities. Mercer has taken a more cautious stance on global markets, trimming its exposure to international equities and increasing its allocation to the euro, as geopolitical uncertainty and elevated valuations prompt a rethink of positioning.
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investordaily.com.au | Jessica Penny
16 April 2025 05:49 PM By Jessica Penny 6 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link With gold cementing itself as uniquely positioned to hedge recession risks, the yellow metal is finding new reasons to demand investors attention.
Gold has been enjoying fresh record highs, approaching US$3,300 per ounce this week as markets come to terms with changing appetites for risk, and loss of faith in key safe haven assets like US Treasuries.
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investordaily.com.au | Laura Dew |Jessica Penny
16 April 2025 05:34 PM By Laura Dew 5 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link Despite reporting strong quarterly results, Morningstar forecasts initial tailwinds benefiting the platform in recent years are likely to fall away in the next financial year.
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superreview.com.au | Jessica Penny
The $16 billion fund has teamed up with a retirement income product specialist to give its members more confidence to spend in retirement. NGS Super has partnered with Challenger to offer a guaranteed lifetime income option for its members through a group annuity from 2026.
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investordaily.com.au | Jessica Penny
15 April 2025 05:40 PM By Jessica Penny 5 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link The ETF provider is bolstering both its fixed income and emerging markets offerings with the launch of two “pioneering” funds later this month.
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investordaily.com.au | Jessica Penny
15 April 2025 05:37 PM By Jessica Penny 7 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link As market volatility persists, some super funds are pivoting defensively, while others are strategically positioning to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
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superreview.com.au | Jessica Penny
The super fund-owned institutional investment manager has appointed an internal candidate as its next head of operations. IFM’s acting chief operating officer Amy Diab will now come into the role in permanent capacity. According to IFM, the decision follows an “extensive global search”, with the acting COO as of last October to now play an ongoing role in supporting the company’s global growth strategy.
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superreview.com.au | Jessica Penny
The chief executive of superannuation advocacy body ASFA has laid out the sector’s expectations for Australia’s next government, underscoring the need for policy stability to safeguard members’ retirement savings. With the outcome of the upcoming federal election in May still uncertain, both Australians and the super funds managing their retirement nest eggs are seeking consistency in the policy landscape.
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investordaily.com.au | Jessica Penny |Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
14 April 2025 07:53 PM By Jessica Penny and Maja Garaca Djurdjevic 4 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link Rather than retreating in the face of rising volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, superannuation funds are tactically positioning themselves to capitalise on equity market weakness, prioritising liquidity and flexibility to make strategic buys.
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investordaily.com.au | Jessica Penny
14 April 2025 06:19 PM By Jessica Penny 5 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link New data shows Australians are favouring infrastructure investments, while also displaying growing sensitivity to liquidity risk amid shifting global conditions. Australian institutional investors are trailing behind regional counterparts when it comes to private market investments, despite the broader APAC region leading the charge globally.
