Pensions
AustralianSuper Cyberattack Losses Reach $450,000
The 10 members whose accounts were affected have been fully reimbursed, superannuation officials confirmed.
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Pensions
Cybercriminals Attack Major Australian Super Funds
AustralianSuper reported 600 members’ passwords were stolen and money was taken from four accounts.
Asset Allocation
AustralianSuper Takes $1.5B Equity Stakes in DataBank
The Dallas-based data center company raised about $2 billion to fund its expansion plans that include three new facilities.
Newsmakers
AustralianSuper Grows US Team With Senior Hires
The fund announced senior appointments to its New York office as part of plans to double its U.S. staff.
Asset Allocation
Super Funds Seek to Turn Australia Into ‘Renewable Energy Superpower’
A group representing A$1.2 trillion in assets is calling for reforms and investment on ‘a massive scale.’
Pensions
AustralianSuper Adds 6 Senior Staff to London Office
Carl Astorri will lead the A$300 billion pension fund’s UK investment team.
Asset Allocation
How Some Asset Owners and Managers are Using Technology to Gain Portfolio Insights
Technology, with human involvement, can improve efficiency and enable innovation in portfolio management, sources say.
Corporate Moves
AustralianSuper CEO Ian Silk to Step Down
Chief Risk Officer Paul Schroder has been tapped as Silk’s successor
Pensions
AustralianSuper, LUCRF Super Plan to Form $173.8 Billion Investor
The merger would consolidate the country’s first and largest superannuation funds.
Pensions
AustralianSuper Jumps Record 20.4% for 2021 Fiscal Year
The allocator will maintain a pro-growth stance with listed shares and private equity in its portfolio.
Asset Allocation
CPPIB, AustralianSuper, UniSuper Invest in US Toll Road
The pension heads in Canada and Australia believe the infrastructure assets will guard against inflation.
Asset Allocation
Australia’s Largest Pension Fund Pledges Net Zero Portfolio by 2050
The $137 billion AustralianSuper has outlined a four-pronged approach to eliminate emissions within 30 years.
Alternatives
Group of Pension Funds Worth $1 Trillion Creates Sustainable Investing Platform
The subscriber-based online tool reviews 8,000 companies against United Nation’s sustainability criteria.
Risk
AustralianSuper Warns of ‘Low or Even Negative’ Returns
Despite healthy 8.67% annual return, CIO Delaney cautions not to focus on short-term results.
Corporate Moves
AustralianSuper Gets a New Independent Director
Dr. Don Russell, former chair of rival fund, served ex-Prime Minister Keating.