Investment Strategy
Merger to create a $120 billion investment giant
First State Super will merge with VicSuper to create Australia’s second largest profit-to-member super fund managing $120 billion in retirement savings for more than 1.1 million members.
Elizabeth FryJuly 22, 2019
People Moves
HESTA appoints new investment execution head
HESTA, the $50 billion superannuation fund for health care professionals, has appointed Gerard Brown as head of investment execution.
Elizabeth FryJuly 22, 2019
Policy and Regulation
APRA – the definition of insanity
To the surprise of no-one, the result of the capability review found that APRA was not capable of fulfilling its most basic mandate, Pat McConnell says.
Patrick McConnellJuly 22, 2019
CIO profiles
QSuper’s Brad Holzberger: Betting on bonds
QSuper CIO, Brad Holzberger, has long stood out from his peers by loading up on long-term government bonds and even the recent sudden collapse of yields hasn’t deterred him from sticking with this asset class.
Elizabeth FryJuly 19, 2019
People Moves
Tasplan hires former Mercer executive as CIO
Tasplan, the $9 billion superannuation fund, currently in merger talks with MTAA Super, has appointed David Stuart to the role of CIO.
Elizabeth FryJuly 18, 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
Christian Super launches new funds
Christian Super, the $1.5 billion faith-based superannuation fund, has restructured its investment options and launched two new funds.
Elizabeth FryJuly 15, 2019
Governance
Promoting competition in super is essential
Once again, we are at risk of undervaluing the importance of promoting strong, dynamic competition, says Frontier Advisors CEO, Andrew Polson.
Andrew PolsonJuly 15, 2019
Governance
Bringing the ‘S’ in ESG to life
The superannuation industry is committed to ESG but has yet to truly bring the 'S' to life.
Elizabeth FryJuly 10, 2019
Investment Strategy
HESTA adopts a more cautious stance
HESTA has delivered solid returns to members for the financial year but warns returns will moderate.
Elizabeth FryJuly 16, 2019
Investment Strategy
Rebuilding the ‘clever country’ should be a priority
In Australia, there is still plenty of scope for private capital investment to grow.
Yasser El-AnsaryJuly 15, 2019
Investment Strategy
First State’s Damian Graham defies doomsayers
A decade of ultra-low rates and mediocre growth does not mean that every year will yield low returns for superannuation funds.
Elizabeth FryJuly 10, 2019
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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
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Leadership
Sunsuper’s Andrew Fraser: No merit in oligopolistic structure
In this Q&A with Investment Magazine, Sunsuper chair, Andrew Fraser, discusses industry consolidation, Protect your Super reforms, ESG and the search for a new chief executive.
Elizabeth FryJuly 8, 2019
Leadership
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
Leadership
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
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Insurance
Putting members’ interests first Bill – will it work?
Legislating opt-in only life cover inside super for active members with low balance accounts will harm the insurance industry and hurt many members, Rice Warner says.
Elizabeth FryJuly 17, 2019
Insurance
AFCA “look back” rules have dropped
AFCA has been on a hiring frenzy to gear up for the expected influx of complaints, but it remains to be seen how many legacy complaints are eligible.
John BerrillJuly 1, 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
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