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ASIC warns private asset boom could end in restrictions on super

The wave of retirement savings being invested by big superannuation funds in private assets could ultimately force the federal government to place restrictions on members switching between investment options, a review commissioned by the corporate regulator has warned.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commissions review into private and public markets raised the liquidity concerns about the $4.2 trillion superannuation sector, which has been a large investor in private assets.

Source: https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/asic-warns-private-asset-boom-could-end-in-restrictions-on-super-20251104-p5n7nc