The Coalition has pledged to give young Australians access to up to $50,000 in their retirement savings to get a toehold in the housing market. Super funds say it will only further inflate property prices.
Listed property, which found investor favour in 2024, is better positioned to weather market volatility with institutions eyeing improving valuations and development opportunities. For overseas players, a weaker Australian dollar is a bonus.
Aware, QSuper awards finals double
Chant West, scheduled to hold its annual awards dinner this Wednesday evening, May 26, has announced the 10 finalists in the last two categories decided upon – Best Fund: Innovation and Best Fund: Integrity. Two funds are in both categories.
The finalists are:
Best Fund: Innovation – Aware Super, QSuper and its proposed merger partner Sunsuper.
Best Fund: Integrity – Aware Super, AustralianSuper, Cbus, CFS First Choice Wholesale, HESTA, Netwealth and QSuper.
Read the full list of finalists for all categories.
The Awards recognise excellence across 12 award categories and showcase industry best practice to help lift standards across the sector, enabling winners and finalists to receive recognition for their work in important areas like investments, member services, advice and insurance.
The theme this year is ‘Resilience’. Chant West says it is looking for funds that have demonstrated they can manage an ever-changing environment in relation to investments, regulation and work practices in a way that continues to deliver strong member outcomes.
“We’re proud to have the continuing support of AIA Australia as our major sponsor and Investor Strategy News as our media partner,” Chant West says.
Alexandra Tullio, board director and chief executive of Financial Executive Women, will be the MC for the event.
Registrations at: www.chantwestawards.com.au
