17th March, 2026
Aware Super’s merger with TelstraSuper and its evolving infrastructure strategy point indicate the fund is seeking scale to improve origination and portfolio execution and not just to cut costs.
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5th March, 2026
The Canadian-Australian Pension Funds Investment Initiative (CAP Invest) brings together nine Australian superannuation funds and investment platforms and nine Canadian public pension organisations in a framework intended to facilitate dialogue with governments and encourage cross-border investment.
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4th February, 2026
Australia’s Future Fund delivered a 12.4% return in 2025, boosting its AUM by A$29.5 billion (US$20.1 billion) to A$335.3 billion (US$228.0 billion) after withdrawals.
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31st July, 2025
Dutch pension giant APG Asset Management just lobbed over A$1 billion (EUR563 million) into the heart of Australia’s renewables revolution, shaking up the scene with a major commitment to Octopus Australia’s OASIS platform.
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1st June, 2025
TCorp is one of the most prolific investment managers in Australia, investing capital on behalf of State Super (a superannuation fund) and NSW Generations Fund (a sovereign fund), among other clients. We were delighted to speak with Mr. Stewart Brentnall, its Chief Investment Officer, and Ms. Alexis Cheang, its Head of Investment Stewardship, about TCorp’s portfolio, strategy, and goals.
6th May, 2025
Australia's decisive election result on May 3rd delivered a fresh mandate to the Labor Party - and with it, a dramatic redefinition of the role and purpose of the nation’s A$230 billion sovereign wealth vehicle, the Future Fund.
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4th April, 2025
In a market defined by long-term stability and regulated returns, Australia’s Transgrid has emerged as a crown jewel — and a paradox.
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1st March, 2025
Australia has several state-level managers that invest on behalf of government pools. In Queensland, QIC started as a statutory government-owned corporation (GOC) and is today a specialist manager in real assets, private capital, and liquid markets. We were delighted to speak with Mr. Ravi Sriskandarajah, the Executive Director for Client Solutions and Capital, about QIC’s background, portfolio, and future goals.
1st January, 2025
In 2024, AustralianSuper continued to lead by example, demonstrating consistent performance, leadership in sustainability, and strategic growth through its overseas offices in New York and London. For its leadership among Australian superannuation funds, for its growing investment activity and for its significant international expansion, Global SWF believes that AustralianSuper is a worthy recipient of the 2024 Fund of the Year award. We were delighted to present it to Damian Moloney, Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the US$ 246 billion fund, and to speak with him about the fund’s recent figures and future ambitions.
1st September, 2024
ART was born in February 2022 following the merger between SunSuper and QSuper, the largest in the history of Australia’s superannuation industry. The fund continues to grow with over US$ 200 bn and 2.4 mn members, and it recently announced the proposed merger with another fund, Qantas Super. We were delighted to speak with ART’s Head of Investment Strategy, Andrew Fisher, about the fund’s plans and goals.
25th July, 2024
Affordable and social housing is emerging as a focus for state-owned investors (SOIs) who see opportunities for real estate asset growth as well as addressing social responsibility in their ESG mandates.
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22nd July, 2024
The Australian Retirement Trust’s (ART) absorption of the A$9 billion (US$6 billion) Qantas Super marks the latest in the succession of consolidations within the Australian pension sector and places ART as a leader in merger and transition in Australia.
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