Super funds' insourcing strategy: The role of outsourced tradingBY LEON STAVROU, ROB ARNOTT | FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024 3:42PM Australia's superannuation fund industry is booming with approximately AU$3.9 trillion in assets as at 31 March 2024, up from AU$2.6 trillion in 2018. It is one of the leading ... Upgrade your subscription to access this article
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