superannuation

News

Infrastructure at the heart of Canada-Australia pension fund pact

A group of major Canadian pension funds, including the Maple 8, has entered a high-powered memorandum of understanding with top Australian superannuation funds to lobby for policy changes that would help fast-track investments. Brokered by IFM Investors, enabling infrastructure investments in both nations will be a significant focus.

Darcy SongMarch 4, 2026

Risk

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

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

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

Uncategorised posts

QSuper chair Karl Morris opens up

In this Q&A, the chairman of Queensland’s $72 billion superannuation fund reflects on going public offer, launching an insurance arm, and the much-debated representative trustee board model.

Amanda WhiteJanuary 11, 2018