AustralianSuper

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Assets Under Management (AUM) $116000

AustralianSuper is Australia’s largest superannuation fund. With A$130 billion ($94 billion) in assets, it manages money on behalf two million members. The fund is positioning itself for further growth and its operational development includes the ambition to manage 35 per cent of assets internally by 2018. The fund’s balanced (default) option has an asset allocation of 22 per cent to Australian equities, 34 per cent to international equities, 7 per cent to direct property, 12 per cent to infrastructure, 4 per cent private equity, 11 per cent fixed income and 8 per cent cash.
It was one of the earliest adopters of infrastructure, and has more than 20 years’ experience in the asset class. Its allocation to infrastructure is currently $7.8 billion and this is expected to double in the next five years.

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AustralianSuper eyes India

Australia’s largest industry super fund has looked to India to boost returns, as it ramps up its allocation in offshore private markets to further diversify its portfolio.

Elizabeth FryOctober 2, 2019

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AustralianSuper expands offshore

Australia's largest pension fund, the A$160 billion AustralianSuper, is set to double in assets in the next five years. As a result it is sending more assets offshore and will set up offices in New York and Asia to access direct deals.

Elizabeth FryJune 6, 2019

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Australia’s funds can do better

Australia's profit-for-member superannuation funds are leading the industry, but they could do better says Ian Silk, chief executive of AustralianSuper, the country's largest fund.

Amanda WhiteMarch 14, 2019

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Australia’s ‘phenomenal’ collaboration

IFM Investors is an example of asset owners co-operating for success. The fund, owned by superannuation funds, has leveraged leadership from its larger stakeholders and greater negotiating power.

Sarah RundellOctober 4, 2018

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Australia’s pension funds cricitised

As the fifth round of Australia’s financial services royal commission came to a close, counsel assisting criticised many retirement savings funds for their retention strategies, conflicts of interest and other practices deemed not in members’ best interests.

Ben HurleyAugust 28, 2018

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AustralianSuper on shaping ownership

Jim Craig is chair of the investment committee for the $76 billion AustralianSuper. He talks to Amanda White about aligning principles and strategy for Australia’s largest superannuation fund.

Amanda WhiteJuly 6, 2018

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TCorp pulls trigger on shake-up

The $70 billion NSW Treasury Corp has reorganised its investment staff to erase most sector divisions, in favour of more centralised portfolio construction and manager selection.

Amanda WhiteMay 22, 2018

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Investors launch Climate Action 100+

Hundreds of global investors, including CalPERS and the Swedish buffer funds, have come together to pursue low-carbon goals by working actively with big companies and publicising their progress.

Sarah RundellDecember 19, 2017

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