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Media release: Solid August performance builds on positive start to FY27

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Following a subdued start to the financial year in July, super funds experienced stronger growth in August with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 0.8% to members over the month. “Despite persistent inflation and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, the first two months of FY27 have seen super funds deliver a […]

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Multi-Asset, News

Looking Beyond Returns: A Framework for Assessing Managed Accounts

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Andrea Theouli, Deputy Head of Research & Manager, Multi-Asset, Lonsec The Australian managed accounts market has evolved considerably over the past decade. As the sector continues to mature, the conversation is shifting from adoption to accountability. Increasingly, the factors that differentiate managed account providers extend beyond portfolio holdings and historical performance to encompass governance, portfolio

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Multi-Asset, News

Beyond the Portfolio: Governance and Implementation as Competitive Differentiators

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Andrea Theouli, Deputy Head of Research & Manager, Multi-Asset, Lonsec The Australian managed accounts market has evolved considerably over the past decade. As the sector continues to mature, the conversation is shifting from adoption to accountability. Increasingly, the factors that differentiate managed account providers extend beyond portfolio holdings and historical performance to encompass governance, portfolio

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Multi-Asset, News

Managed Accounts Insights: The Evolution of Managed Accounts

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Andrea Theouli, Deputy Head of Research & Manager, Multi-Asset, Lonsec The Australian managed accounts market has evolved considerably over the past decade. As the sector continues to mature, the conversation is shifting from adoption to accountability. Increasingly, the factors that differentiate managed account providers extend beyond portfolio holdings and historical performance to encompass governance, portfolio

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Media releases, News

Media release: Lonsec launches Governance Solutions to meet growing demand for investment governance expertise

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19 August 2026 Melbourne, Australia – Lonsec today announced the launch of Lonsec Governance Solutions, a new business established to help fund managers, responsible entities, licensees, private wealth firms and platforms strengthen governance frameworks, improve investment oversight and navigate increasing regulatory expectations. The launch responds to growing demand for governance support and

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Global Equities, News

The end of US exceptionalism… or just a pause?

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Hong Hon, Manager, Global Equities, Lonsec Investors have had little reason to question US exceptionalism. For years, US equities have outperformed most global markets, supported by deep capital markets, superior earnings growth, world-leading technology companies and an economy that has repeatedly defied the most pessimistic forecasts. From the Global Financial Crisis to the recent AI-driven

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Media releases, News, SuperRatings

Media release: Super records modest start to FY27

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The 2027 financial year began with a focus on similar themes to those seen in FY26, covering concerns about energy supply disruptions following the resumption of hostilities between the US and Iran, coupled with robust discussion over the ability of artificial intelligence companies to monetise their products amid continued high levels of capital expenditure. At

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Media releases, News, SuperRatings

Media release: FY26 top super returns revealed

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Superannuation funds have continued to deliver strong returns to members over the 2026 financial year, navigating significant global volatility to finish the year on a high note. SuperRatings expects that all Balanced options, defined as those with exposure to between 60% and 76% growth assets such as shares, will have delivered positive returns to their

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