Negative rates force Aussie super funds to review targets

Jul 25, 2016

The country's superannuation funds are telling members to expect lower investment returns, as industry experts say the concept of a risk-free rate no longer exists.

Negative rates force Aussie super funds to review targets

Putting aside the current political storm over Australia’s proposed changes to superannuation contribution and tax rules, the single biggest problem for Aussie superannuation funds is the protracted low-interest-rate environment and its effect on long-term returns, say local industry experts.

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