Sinopsis
Is super too hard? Do you pause and think maybe next time as you toss your statement into the bin? Never fear! From investments and the world of finance, to our members stories and the low-down on superannuation rules, this podcast breaks down the complexities for you. Well help you get it.
Episodios
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Investment markets: April 2026
01/04/2026 Duración: 16minAmid the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East, March proved a tough month with share markets down 5% in the US and 8% in Australia—it was the largest monthly fall in the ASX 200 since 2022. Which sectors bucked the trend, and what can we expect to see from here? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo talks about the latest market news and the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Release date: 1 April 2026. The information in this podcast is current as at the release date but may change in the future. Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available soon at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce will release his April investment update soon. Stay tuned to our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) to watch and subscribe so you don’t miss
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Investment markets: March 2026
02/03/2026 Duración: 19minAustralia’s share market saw its strongest month since May 2025, while US shares fell slightly in February. Recent events in the Middle East have brought about new challenges—what can we expect to see from here? In this episode, UniSuper’s Chief Investment Officer John Pearce joins Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo with the latest market news, the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East, and the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Release date: 2 March 2026. The information in this podcast is current as at the release date but may change in the future. Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh, David Colosimo and John Pearce. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available soon at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce recently released his February investment update. Head to our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews)
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Investment markets: February 2026
02/02/2026 Duración: 13minShare markets in Australia and the US had a positive start to the year amid an action-packed month. Sentiment remains strong, but what’s actually happening behind the scenes? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Release date: 2 February 2025. The information in this podcast is current as at the release date but may change in the future. Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce will record his next investment update soon. Stay tuned to our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) and subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. *The information discussed
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Investment markets: December 2025
01/12/2025 Duración: 15minShare market performance was mixed in November—the US market was flat despite volatility during the month and shares in Australia were down 3%. What was behind the performance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest, David Colosimo ,gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. Thank you for tuning into our podcasts over the year. This is our last investment market podcast for 2025—we’ll be back in February 2026. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! SHOW NOTES Release date: 1 December 2025. The information in this podcast is current as at the release date but may change in the future. Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Watch Chief Investment Officer John Pearce’s latest investment update on our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or our YouTube channe
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Investment markets: November 2025
03/11/2025 Duración: 14minShares in Australia and the US continued to rise in October, Australian shares were up just under 0.5% and US shares were up about 2.25% for the month. But what’s behind the numbers? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Release date: 3 November 2025. The information in this podcast is current as at the release date but may change in the future. Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. Lyndon mentioned Chief Investment Officer John Pearce’s latest investment update video - it's available on our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews). Subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. The information
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Investment markets: October 2025
01/10/2025 Duración: 12minAustralian shares were slightly weaker in September against a backdrop of healthy returns in most other major markets like the US, Europe, China, and Japan. So, why the underperformance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Release date: 1 October 2025. The information in this podcast is current as at the release date but may change in the future. Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce will release his next investment update soon. Stay tuned to our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) and subscribe so you don’t miss it. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. *The information discussed in thi
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Investment markets: September 2025
01/09/2025 Duración: 14minShare markets achieved new highs once more in Australia and the US while other markets around the world were also strong, with China up 10%. What were the main drivers of this performance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Release date: 1 September 2025. The information in this podcast is current as at the release date but may change in the future. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Watch Chief Investment Officer John Pearce’s latest investment update on our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) and subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. Past performance is not an indicator of
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Investment markets: August 2025
01/08/2025 Duración: 15minShare markets hit all-time highs in Australia and the US in July, with falls from earlier in the year seemingly in the rearview mirror. What was behind this performance, and can it be sustained? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available soon at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. UniSuper’s Chief Investment Officer John Pearce recently recorded his latest investment update. Watch it on our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) and subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. John has also released his written reflection for the 2024-25 financial year. Find it at unisuper.com.au/articles/2025/07/reflections-on-the-2025-financial-year. Have some feedbac
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Investment markets: July 2025
03/07/2025 Duración: 09minA range of factors contributed to a volatile financial year, yet markets in both the US and Australia finished strongly, up 15% and 14% respectively. What was behind this performance, and what might be in store for FY25-26? In this episode, UniSuper Investment Manager Lou Capparelli gives us the latest market news as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Your host is UniSuper Investment Manager Lou Capparelli. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce will record his next investment update soon. Stay tuned to our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) and subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. *The information discussed in this podc
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Investment markets: June 2025
02/06/2025 Duración: 14minShare markets were almost universally strong in May. US shares were up more than 6%—the strongest month in 18 months—and Australian shares were up 4%. So, why the turnaround? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available soon at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce recently recorded his latest investment update. Watch it on our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) and subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. Past performance isn't an indicator of future performance. The information discussed in this podcast is of a general nature and may include general advi
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Investment markets: May 2025
01/05/2025 Duración: 15minMarkets have been on a rollercoaster ride since President Trump’s tariff announcements in early April, quickly moving up and down. With US company reporting season underway, what can we expect next? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. This episode marks our podcast's third birthday! We’ve seen lots of ups and downs in markets over the past three years, not least in the last month. Thanks for tuning in and for sharing our podcasts with your family, friends and colleagues—we really appreciate your trust in us, and we remain committed to keeping you informed. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce recently recorded a podcast addressing market volatility last month
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Investment update with John Pearce: April 2025
07/04/2025 Duración: 15minGlobal share markets have been volatile following the imposition of tariffs by the US on its trading partners. While tariffs were expected, the market didn’t anticipate the magnitude and breadth of the tariffs announced last week. As a result, we’ve seen widespread sell-offs in markets. In this podcast, Chief Investment Officer John Pearce discusses the current market environment and how UniSuper’s Investments team is responding. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and John Pearce. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. Find out more info about investments at UniSuper at unisuper.com.au/investments. John recorded his most recent investment update video in February—watch it on our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) and subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. The information discussed in this podcast is of a general nature and may include general advice. It doesn’t take into account your personal fi
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Investment markets: April 2025
01/04/2025 Duración: 12minMarch was another volatile month for markets, with share markets around the world down. What’s behind this weakness, and is it set to continue? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce has recorded his latest investment update. Find it on our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) and subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. *The information discussed in this podcast is of a general nature and may include general advice. It doesn’t take into account your personal financial situation, needs or objectives. Before
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Investment markets: March 2025
03/03/2025 Duración: 15minFebruary was a mixed month for share markets around the world. Meanwhile, company reporting season in Australia and the US continued and expectations for results were high. What was behind the market performance? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce has recorded his latest investment update. Find it on our website (unisuper.com.au/investments) or on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@unisupernews) and subscribe so you don’t miss future updates. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. *Please note that past performance isn’t an indicator of future performance. The information discussed in this podcast i
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International Women's Day 2025
28/02/2025 Duración: 31minThis International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible women of UniSuper. Listen as Head of Marketing, Leah Mackenzie, speaks with UniSuper's Deputy Chair, Nicole Gower, about career paths, the importance of mentors and sponsors, and drops a Titanic reading recommendation for anyone interested in organisational leadership. SHOW NOTES Your host this episode is Leah Mackenzie, UniSuper’s Head of Marketing. Special thanks to our guest, Nicole Gower—UniSuper Deputy Chair, and Vice-President (Operations) at the University of Sydney. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. If you enjoyed hearing from Nicole and are interested in the stories of other UniSuper women helping to create great futures, visit unisuper.com.au/women. Have some feedback or want to ask us a question? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. The information discussed in this podcast is of a general nature and may include general advice. It doesn’t take into account your personal financial situation, needs or objectives. Before making any deci
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Investment markets: February 2025
03/02/2025 Duración: 13minThe new year has seen plenty of activity in markets, with DeepSeek making headlines as a challenger to tech darling Nvidia. Meanwhile, the RBA is preparing to announce its next decision on interest rates—could Australian mortgage holders be in for a reprieve? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. Happy new year! We’re looking forward to keeping you informed on markets throughout 2025. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. Make the most of our Investments team’s summer reading and podcast list while you enjoy the remainder of the warm weather: unisuper.com.au/articles/2024/12/unisupers-summer-reading-and-podcast-list For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce will record his next investment update soon. Sub
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Investment markets: December 2024
02/12/2024 Duración: 14minWe’ve seen strength in share markets since the US election, but uncertainty remains as we wait for President-elect Donald Trump to enter office. What have markets been telling us so far? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news, as well as key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. Thank you for tuning into our podcasts over the year. This is our last investment market podcast for 2024—we’ll be back in February 2025. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. David mentioned our Investments team’s summer reading and podcast list, it's available at https://www.unisuper.com.au/articles/2024/12/unisupers-summer-reading-and-podcast-list. Make the most of it while you relax this summer! For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Watch Chief Investment Officer John
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Investment markets: November 2024
01/11/2024 Duración: 13minAmerican voters are heading to the polls to determine the 47th president of the United States. How might the US election result affect markets? In this episode, UniSuper’s Head of Fixed Interest David Colosimo gives us the latest market news and discusses the US election, as well as the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Watch Chief Investment Officer John Pearce’s latest investment update at unisuper.com.au/investments. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. Please note that past performance isn’t an indicator of future performance. The information discussed in this podcast is of a general nature and may include general advice. It doesn’t take into account your personal financial situation, needs or objectives. Before making any decision in relati
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Investment markets: October 2024
01/10/2024 Duración: 12minThe US Federal Reserve delivered a surprise 0.5% interest rate cut in September, effectively declaring victory in its fight against inflation. What might this mean for shares, and are we close to seeing similar rate cuts in Australia? In this episode, UniSuper’s lead economist and investment manager David Colosimo gives us the latest market news and discusses the key things we’re watching out for over the coming month. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available soon at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Watch Chief Investment Officer John Pearce’s latest investment update at unisuper.com.au/investments. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. Please note that past performance isn’t an indicator of future performance. The information discussed in this podcast is of a general nature and may include general advice. It doesn’t take into account your pers
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Investment markets: September 2024
02/09/2024 Duración: 13minShare markets in Australia and the US saw sharp moves during the month but mostly regained lost ground. What was behind the volatility? In this episode, lead economist and investment manager David Colosimo is joined by UniSuper’s Head of Australian Equities Penny Heard to discuss the latest market activity and recent company reporting season. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and David Colosimo, with special guest Penny Heard. Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh. Transcript available soon at unisuper.com.au/podcasts. For more info about investments at UniSuper, visit unisuper.com.au/investments. Chief Investment Officer John Pearce has released his latest investment update. Head to unisuper.com.au/investments to watch. Have some feedback? Email us at podcasts@unisuper.com.au. Please note that past performance isn’t an indicator of future performance. The information discussed in this podcast is of a general nature and may include general advice. It doesn’t take into account your personal financial situati