Australia

Infrastructure

APG’s infra ramp-up: APAC markets in focus

APG Asset Management, Europe’s largest pension investor, is set to double its global infrastructure allocation in the next five years and is stepping up its push into infrastructure assets in the Asia Pacific with a focus on Australia, India and Southeast Asia and opportunistic investments in Japan and Korea.

Darcy SongAugust 18, 2025

News

Sydney University’s private asset portfolio under scrutiny for defence ties

An external panel has recommended that Australia's Sydney University minimise investments in defence and security-related industries within its A$770 million ($510 million) private asset portfolio rather than divest and book a A$67 million loss.

Brendan SwiftJuly 24, 2025

Sustainability

Australia misses chance to improve super

Australia’s Productivity Commission performed a review of its world-class superannuation system, with an eye toward making the best even better. But the inquiry wasted its opportunity by making recommendations that its three years of research don’t support.

Michael RiceFebruary 21, 2019

Governance

Australian royal commission final report

The much-awaited final report for the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry made seven recommendations relating to superannuation.

Elizabeth FryFebruary 5, 2019

Asset Allocation

Australia’s LGS goes active and thrives

Just seven years after restructuring around a passive core in response to the GFC, Australia's $8.2 billion Local Government Super has found confidence and success in active management.

Amanda WhiteJuly 19, 2018

Investor Profile

CareSuper CIO active and determined

The CIO of the $10 billion superannuation fund for office workers has her team and investment philosophy in place, with a long-term focus and a mindset that says settling is never an option.

Sally RoseJanuary 15, 2018