Credit
TCorp borrows big for infrastructure
TCorp last year saw a rise in borrowing due to higher infrastructure spend by the New South Wales government.
Elizabeth FryJune 19, 2019
Investment Strategy
Funds must take modern slavery out of supply chains
The introduction of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act is a giant step forward because it has thrown labour abuse sharply into focus for both consumers and super fund members, says Christian Super chief, Ross Piper.
Elizabeth FryJune 19, 2019
Fiduciary Investors Symposium
Fear and loathing in emerging markets
Many emerging markets still promise sizeable returns for asset owners because of the favourable demographics, says Mark Burgess, chair of HESTA's investment committee.
Elizabeth FryJune 19, 2019
People Moves
Michael Dwyer joins TCorp board
Industry veteran Michael Dwyer, a former chief executive of First State Super, has joined the board of TCorp.
Elizabeth FryJune 17, 2019
Insurance
WIS: Women still disadvantaged by new super rules
The hurried introduction of Protecting Your Super has led to many being somewhat in the dark regarding unintended consequences of the new rules, says Women In Super chief Sandra Buckley.
Sandra BuckleyJune 17, 2019
Operations
Restoring trust in superannuation funds
CX technology can help superannuation organisations meet regulatory responsibilities and reconnect with their members, says a Confirmit consultant.
Jason MalliaApril 18, 2019
Operations
Proxy voting: Holes in the system
Despite automation, questions remain over the strength of Australia’s proxy voting system
Rachel AlembakisApril 10, 2019
Operations
A standard for trust
Unlisted unit trusts are hindered by a lack of uniformity in industry practice. The Australian Custodial Services Association is taking a look.
Rachel AlembakisMarch 6, 2019
Governance
BUSSQ chair Paula Masters: Leading by example
BUSSQ chair Paula Masters discusses the importance of life insurance, ESG and leaving bias at the door.
Alice UribeJune 7, 2019
Governance
Modern slavery campaigners turn to financial services
Institutional investors are increasingly worried about investing in businesses that exploit slave work forces through their supply chains.
Elizabeth FryJune 3, 2019
Governance
Super funds face intense media scrutiny
Asset owners say their investment decisions are being scrutinised for proof they are in the best interests of their members.
Elizabeth FryMay 29, 2019
Investment Strategy
Kotkin: Pricing the China threat
Understanding the fractious relationship between US and China is more important– and simultaneously more demanding – than it has been in the past, high-profile Princeton historian Stephen Kotkin said at a recent roundtable.
Elizabeth FryJune 14, 2019
Investment Strategy
Cbus CIO Kristian Fok: Funds brace for cutthroat competition
Australia's asset owners are approaching something of a tipping point – one where a series of major changes sweeping the industry has funds bracing themselves for an onslaught of new threats.
Elizabeth FryJune 12, 2019
Investment Strategy
Private markets will drive the economy
Australian super funds have, on-average, a lower exposure to private capital investment strategies than other jurisdictions.
Yasser El-AnsaryJune 7, 2019
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Campaigning for greater public awareness of Protecting Your Super
The countdown to the introduction of the Protecting Your Super (PYS) legislation is now well underway, with the changes set to come into effect at the beginning of next month.
August 13, 2019
Group Insurance Summit
SUITABLE FOR: Superannuation fund employees in executive roles or as a trustee or consultant.
The largest annual forum exploring the insurance trends affecting industry super funds. With a program developed by group insurance professionals, the event covers innovation in product design and the claims experience.
August 27, 2019 - August 28, 2019
Fixed Income & Credit Forum
SUITABLE FOR: Heads of fixed income, Portfolio managers, CIOs, Asset consultants
The Fixed Income and Credit forum is designed to examine income strategies across a range of asset classes and over the risk spectrum in areas such as direct loans, and absolute return strategies.
September 17, 2019 - September 18, 2019
Absolute Returns Conference
SUITABLE FOR: Heads of alternatives, Portfolio managers, CIOs, Asset consultants
The Absolute Returns Conference is designed to examine strategies that deliver absolute return outcomes. This includes the case for liquid alternatives and how to gain returns from alternative beta, volatility strategies, and appropriate fee structures.
Leadership
Sunsuper chair says new CEO will face tremendous challenges
Sunsuper’s chair Andrew Fraser has appointed recruitment firm Egon Zehnder to lead the search for a new chief executive to replace the fund’s chief executive, Scott Hartley.
Elizabeth FryJune 3, 2019
Leadership
TelstraSuper names new head of risk
TelstraSuper, Australia’s largest corporate superannuation fund, has appointed Sabine Taylor to the role of chief risk officer.
Elizabeth FryMay 29, 2019
Leadership
TCorp snares CBA’s head of debt markets
TCorp has hired Simon Ling as its general manager of financial markets thus completing an internal overhaul of its financing team.
Elizabeth FryMay 15, 2019
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Insurance
Life insurance: Non-disclosure breaches and the royal commission
The royal commission has revived the problem for insurers seeking to enforce remedies for non-disclosure breaches.
John BerrillJune 5, 2019
Insurance
Restoring trust in a post royal commission world
The group life insurance industry is suffering from a deficit of trust but it has well and truly got the message that it needs to act promptly.
Elizabeth FryMay 23, 2019
Insurance
SuperFriend expands its board to increase diversity
SuperFriend, the workplace wellbeing partner of the superannuation and insurance industry, has announced three new appointments to its board of directors.
Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2019
Post-Retirement
ASIC policy change on living standards a big win for the industry
Research house Rice Warner has backed the corporate watchdog’s move to ensure that estimates produced by superannuation and retirement calculators are adjusted for inflation and rising living costs.
Elizabeth FryJune 11, 2019
Post-Retirement
Women in Super urges Canberra to act
Women in Super is urging the future government to deal with the critical issue of improving women's retirement outcomes.
Elizabeth FryApril 15, 2019
Post-Retirement
Retirement advice is key: First State Super and VicSuper
Should a merger between First State Super and VicSuper go ahead, the provision of retirement advice will be a major competitive advantage for the combined group,
Elizabeth FryApril 4, 2019