Member Update- February 2024

Welcome to our first Member Update for 2024. Successor Fund Transfer (SFT) Update As we draw closer to the SFT date of 1 May 2024 we continue to work with Australian Retirement Trust (ART) to ensure a smooth and successful transition. We have planned a number of communications designed [...]

2024-03-04T13:54:05+11:0029 February 2024|

Investment Update – December 2023

The final month of 2023 was positive for investors, with strong returns across most major asset classes. This upturn was fuelled by expectations of central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve, potentially cutting interest rates earlier and by a larger amount in 2024 than previously anticipated. Developed market equities and global [...]

2024-02-13T11:52:33+11:0013 February 2024|

Member Update- December 2023

Welcome to our final Member Update for 2023. On behalf of everyone at AvSuper, I wish you and your family a happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to a successful 2024. Annual Members Meeting- video now available We held our Annual Members Meeting on November 22. The full [...]

2023-12-19T15:08:38+11:0019 December 2023|

Investment Update – November 2023

November witnessed a broadly positive market performance, with inflation moderating further across developed markets and softened expectations for further policy tightening. However, some risks persisted, including signs of cooling US growth, volatile oil prices linked to Middle East tensions and the associated uncertainty to the inflation outlook in the short [...]

2023-12-15T13:43:57+11:0015 December 2023|

AvSuper’s Annual Member Meeting

AvSuper’s Annual Member Meeting (AMM) for the 2022/23 financial year was held online on 22 November 2023. Watch the recording to hear about AvSuper’s performance for the year and the outlook for 2024. It was also an opportunity for you to ask questions about the governance, operation and investments of [...]

2023-12-13T13:58:01+11:0013 December 2023|

Investment Update – September 2023

In September, global financial markets experienced a significant shift, characterised by a slowdown in the fall of inflation and expectation of persistence of higher cash rates. While the suggestion is still that cash rates have likely peaked in key regions, the narrative has changed to "higher for longer". Markets responded [...]

2023-10-20T07:49:57+11:0020 October 2023|

Investment Update – August 2023

In August 2023, global financial markets were volatile amid a complex and challenging environment. Concerns about inflation, central bank policies, and economic weakness in China combined to create uncertainty which made global shares fall in August. Economic data in the US remained solid, as job gains remained strong and retail [...]

2023-09-15T09:53:06+10:0015 September 2023|

Member Update- August 2023

We are pleased to advise that AvSuper and Australian Retirement Trust (ART) have agreed to enter into a Heads of Agreement (HOA). The HOA confirms the intention of both parties to proceed with the merge in good faith. It’s a critical and positive step forward in serving our members [...]

2023-09-04T10:36:36+10:0024 August 2023|

Investment Update – June 2023

Investment update for June 2023 Global stocks delivered positive returns in June which was supported by resilient economic growth and improved market sentiment. US equities performed well throughout the month, continuing from the strong rally over recent months. The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged which supported equity valuations. [...]

2023-07-18T10:00:37+10:0018 July 2023|

Investment Update – May 2023

Investment update for May 2023 Global stocks produced a small negative return for the month of May, but there was material divergence in performance across regions and sectors. Volatility in markets was impacted by economic developments, expectations of future interest rate changes and news linked to the US debt ceiling. [...]

2023-06-22T12:26:58+10:0022 June 2023|