With increasing institutional adoption, a supportive regulatory environment, and growing demand for specialised products, the Australian ETF market is throwing up some attractive opportunities.
Australia’s central bank has raised concerns about the superannuation sector's rapid growth and its impact on financial stability. However, industry experts say the risks are nuanced, with safeguards already in place.
Allegations of misconduct by one of Australia's most powerful trade unions have triggered an investigation into the governance models of Cbus and BUSSQ, two mega industry super funds.
As IFM Investors and other major Australian superannuation giants fuel optimism about sustainable aviation fuel, the industry grapples with costs and supply woes.
Over the last decade, exchange traded funds (ETFs) have transformed Australia's investment landscape. As these financial instruments multiplied, one economist stepped up to demystify them for the average investor.
Dutch pension fund manager PGGM plans to allocate 30-35% of its global portfolio to residential assets. Australia's burgeoning build-to-rent (BTR) sector is set to receive a huge chunk of this allocation.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission's decision to ramp up scrutiny of private markets has sparked debate, raising questions about whether increased oversight is necessary.
Faced with a legal obligation to disclose portfolio carbon emissions, Australasian state funds and Asian institutions voice doubts over data accuracy yet underscore the importance of Scope 3 reporting.