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The explosive history of UniSuper’s big property buy (and why it won’t shop offshore for more)

The $124 billion super fund is pretty proud of its direct property portfolio, which now includes 66 acres of prime development land once used to manufacture dynamite. But it doesn’t want to take on the risks that come with heading overseas.

Lachlan Maddock | 16th Feb 2024 | More
‘Everyone wins’ in big funds’ three-way forestry split

A coalition of domestic and international pension funds has bought one of Australia’s largest private forest management companies in a big vote of confidence for natural capital assets.

Staff Writer | 6th Oct 2023 | More
UniSuper gets bullish with new property, equities deals

The $120 billion fund is making moves to shore up its property portfolio while also consolidating its sustainable investment credentials through a tie-up with NorthStar Impact as a specialist external listed equities manager.

Staff Writer | 27th Jul 2023 | More
  • ‘The gloves are off’: UniSuper, Jarden veterans launch one-stop investment shop

    UniSuper’s pioneers of internalisation have set up their own firm providing investment management and advisory services to superannuation funds as competition picks up and the need for a helping hand grows.

    Lachlan Maddock | 30th Jun 2023 | More
    Big super gets real on real assets

    Australia’s largest super funds are casting a close eye over their property and infrastructure allocations amidst challenging market conditions, according to new research from J.P Morgan. And while investment internalisation continues to gather pace, not all funds are sold on its worth.

    Lachlan Maddock | 23rd Jun 2023 | More
    Big super wakes up to private debt

    A rethink of the classic 60/40 portfolio and the need to generate consistent income are driving global pension funds deeper into private debt. But this “best in a generation” vintage probably won’t last.

    Lachlan Maddock | 17th May 2023 | More
  • How ACS’ ‘leap of faith’ helped build UniSuper’s new mandate

    UniSuper’s mandate to Revolution Asset Management shows how important private debt is becoming to super funds as their member base matures. It also has its roots in the merger with Australian Catholic Super.

    Lachlan Maddock | 19th Apr 2023 | More
    UniSuper boosts private markets team with two appointments

    UniSuper has added to its private markets team as it focuses its efforts on its infrastructure and nascent venture capital capabilities.

    Lachlan Maddock | 18th Jan 2023 | More
  • ‘It was a feather in my cap’: Block looks back on eight years at ACS

    “We had the courage to stick with our investment strategies,” ACS CIO Michael Block tells ISN. “Often what happens with a strategy that doesn’t work is you cut and run at the wrong time. We were lucky enough or clever enough or brave enough that that didn’t happen, and our members reaped the benefit this year.”

    Lachlan Maddock | 2nd Dec 2022 | More
    UniSuper targets ‘unique opportunities’ in property, weighs affordable housing

    UniSuper is “scouring the domestic market” to build out its unlisted investment portfolio. And as a signatory to the new Affordable Housing Accord, it’s investigating the YFYS benchmark risk of nation-building.

    Lachlan Maddock | 11th Nov 2022 | More
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