AustralianSuper doubles PE holdings, explores VC, expands overseas

AustralianSuper doubles PE holdings, explores VC, expands overseas

Waterfront in Brisbane, Aus. Photo: Yoann Laheurte/unsplash

Australia’s largest pension fund has a cash flow problem — too much of it coming in.

AustralianSuper Pty. saw inflows of A$16 billion ($11 billion) last year, fueled by people switching to non-profit pension funds as misconduct scandals trashed the reputations of for-profit peers. That posed a “real challenge,” said Shaun Manuell, a senior portfolio manager at the A$185 billion fund.

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