Investment update for August 2019 Bond yields at record lows across many countries Further escalation of trade tensions contributed to a sharp decline in equity markets early in August. Although markets did gradually recover some of the losses, equity markets were moderately negative across the globe. The UK was particularly [...]
Investment update for July 2019 US-China & Brexit uncertainties continue alongside slow growth Share markets were generally positive in July. Chinese equities was one of the few markets to fall over the month, amid ongoing concern over the trade dispute. Australian small caps outperformed in the month, while resources produced [...]
I am pleased to introduce Mr Geoffrey Burgess who has joined the Board of AvSuper. Geoff replaces Andrew Cooke who chose to step down after six years of service to AvSuper, having provided a valuable contribution in the areas of investment governance, risk management, audit and compliance. We wish Andrew [...]
Investment update for June 2019 A year of slowdown, trade tension and shifting monetary policy Over the financial year, there was an overall slowdown of global economic growth, particularly in Europe, Japan and China, with global trade and manufacturing activity slowing notably. Heightened trade tension was a key issue throughout [...]
I am delighted to inform our members that the investment fees for our investment options will reduce on 1 August 2019! Investment fees from 1 August will be: Option New fee Old fee High Growth 0.78% 0.82% Diversified Index 0.02% 0.02% Growth 0.73% 0.77% Balanced Growth 0.66% 0.69% Stable Growth [...]
Investment update for May 2019 More slow growth stirs uncertainty Global economic growth continued to slow down, and international trade remained weak. The US outlook softened in May with slowing investment and fewer new orders in manufacturing and services. European economic conditions showed some signs of improvement. Ongoing trade concerns [...]
Investment update for April 2019 Central banks set to turn slowing global growth around Amid benign inflation and slowing global growth, central banks maintained accommodative monetary policies over April, and equity markets strengthened. Positive economic data pushed government bond yields up in most markets. Australian government bond yields were an [...]
Last Sunday, it was Mothers Day around Australia and many people celebrated at the Mothers Day Classic (MDC) in their local area. This year is the 22nd year for the MDC, with over $35.3 million raised for breast cancer research. The aim of the Mother’s Day Classic is to deliver [...]
Investment update for March 2019 Global growth continued to slow Equity markets were accommodated by supportive central bank policies and the de-escalation in US/China trade tensions. Over the financial year to date, the US and Chinese equity markets generated solid returns, while Australia was soft, and the UK and Japanese [...]
I am very pleased to introduce two new Directors for the AvSuper Trustee Board. Stuart Brades and Stephen Merlicek are our newest Directors. The AvSuper Trustee Board consists of nine Directors, comprised equally of independent, member-nominated and employer-nominated representatives. Stuart was nominated by the ACTU. He is an Air Traffic [...]
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