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INDUSTRY SUPER FUNDS News & Analysis

Are mega super funds’ returns set to fall?
Retirement
Are mega super funds’ returns set to fall?
While the performance of the largest super funds has been admirable, they’ve become so big that it will make it difficult for them to outperform...
James Gruber | 11 December 2024
Are changes in investor preferences hurting returns?
Personal Finance
Are changes in investor preferences hurting returns?
Innovation in the financial services industry is providing us with more choice...but at what cost?
Mark Lamonica | 12 November 2024
Are industry super funds too big to be successful?
Retirement
Are industry super funds too big to be successful?
Warren Buffett warned of the perils of size when it comes to asset pools. Will industry super fall victim to suze?
James Gruber | 05 November 2024
How much exposure should you have to unlisted funds?
Personal Finance
How much exposure should you have to unlisted funds?
How valuations are important for unlisted assets, and what you should look out for with unlisted funds.
Shani Jayamanne | 11 January 2024
Super prospects from Australia’s most powerful CIO
Retirement
Super prospects from Australia’s most powerful CIO
Suspicions are growing over superannuation fund valuations of their unlisted assets, but AustralianSuper says it's in their best interest to ensure...
Graham Hand | 28 May 2023
What investors should look for in a fund manager
Funds
What investors should look for in a fund manager
We outline what we believe investors should look for in a fund manager and examine the differing funds management models in Australia.
Michael Malseed | 23 May 2023
Are you better off in a large superannuation fund?
Retirement
Are you better off in a large superannuation fund?
Is bigger really better? And is there any advantage in being a member of a large super fund?
Geoff Warren | 13 April 2023
Vanguard and AustralianSuper compared in 2 minutes
Funds
Vanguard and AustralianSuper compared in 2 minutes
Morningstar's Annika Bradley's 2 minute take on Vanguard's new super offering, and how it compares to super giant AustralianSuper.
Annika Bradley | 08 March 2023
Thirty years on, where is super going?
Funds
Thirty years on, where is super going?
Safeguarding super’s purpose will ensure Australia's world-class superannuation industry continues meeting the needs of future generations.
Christine St Anne | 30 June 2022
Ukraine brings our own democratic values into focus - Firstlinks newsletter
Markets
Ukraine brings our own democratic values into focus - Firstlinks newsletter
+ Death of single-industry funds; Six good stock results; Global property; Top investment theme; Having fun; House of Gucci lessons.
Graham Hand | 03 March 2022