PwC

Industry

Costs absorption being considered for smaller super fund mergers

Industry is consulting with APRA to address the cost of merging, particularly among smaller funds where the cost to merge is preclusive to tie-ups progressing, experts have raised during an ASI digital conference panel discussion.

Matthew SmithSeptember 17, 2020

Operations

COVID-19 triggers new merger talks

Several new potential mergers have emerged since the outbreak of the coronavirus after market turmoil placed further pressure on super funds.

Sarah JonesMay 1, 2020

Investment Strategy

QSuper tie-up heralds more deals in 2020

Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for mergers in the superannuation industry. QSuper’s potential tie-up with Sunsuper to create a $180 billion fund is said to be just one of a number of deals that will be announced in the next 12 months.

Sarah JonesNovember 6, 2019

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said he will wait to comment on the report

Retirement

Retirement income review: What does the industry really think?

Treasurer Frydenberg’s long-awaited review of the retirement income system has been broadly welcomed by the industry. Here's a snapshot of what some of the assets owners and advisers think.

Sarah JonesSeptember 30, 2019