People Moves
TCorp snares Cbus Super’s infrastructure chief
Cbus Super’s high-profile infrastructure specialist has jumped ship to take on a similar role with the investment arm of the New South Wales state government. TCorp, which has $108 billion of funds under management, has appointed Diana Callebaut as head of real assets. She will start her new role at the beginning of February. Callebaut […]
Elizabeth FryJanuary 27, 2020
Private Equity
VicSuper: Getting to grips with sustainable PE
An increasing number of super funds are looking to invest sustainably across their portfolio but a yawning data gap for private equity and until recently, sovereign bonds, has held them back.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 24, 2020
Policy and Regulation
ASIC inches closer to phone tapping advisers
A Bill presented late last year granting the regulator increased powers to intercept phone calls is waiting on amendments before it goes before the house and senate.
Tahn SharpeJanuary 24, 2020
Governance
ESSSuper: 1000 members involved in bush fires
The $31 billion fund has set up a service that prioritises the requests of members who are fighting the fires that continue to burn across Australia or are helping local communities.
Sarah JonesJanuary 23, 2020
Investment Strategy
Victoria’s sovereign wealth fund hires new ESG and tech executives
The $65 billion VFMC has appointed former Vanguard executive Keli Saville to run digital and technology and the high-profile Talieh Williams to head up investment stewardship.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 22, 2020
Operations
Super funds to raise billions of dollars: Rice Warner
Australian super funds could soon be forced to hold billions of dollars in capital as the industry surpasses the banking sector, says Michael Rice.
Sarah JonesJanuary 8, 2020
Operations
Mine Super’s plan to beat the market
Mine Super’s Seamus Collins said superannuation funds cannot just rely on investment strategy to beat the market, they also need to up their spend on investment operations.
Elizabeth FryDecember 16, 2019
Operations
Future Fund to hire less as data project goes live
The $210 billion sovereign wealth fund has launched its new investment data management platform, capping an initial three-year journey to upgrade its technology.
Sarah JonesDecember 9, 2019
Governance
Cbus Super: Atkin’s next big role
Outgoing chief executive David Atkin is looking for a new job that will see him lobby companies to adopt a wider purpose and invest more sustainably.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 15, 2020
Governance
ANU weighs increase to super guarantee
An increase in the SG to 12 per cent is only justified if it helps replace the age pension as more retirees become self funded or it helps members to self-insure against risk, a report shows.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 15, 2020
Governance
Home fund needed for ‘orphans’
Mergers between strong super funds will likely leave the weaker ones without a partner. David Bell suggests a consolidation fund be founded to house them.
David BellJanuary 13, 2020
Investment Strategy
Is the equity market broken?
Stocks went gangbusters in 2019, but the rally that has extended into January hides the stark contrast between earnings growth and discount rates.
Michael KolloJanuary 20, 2020
Investment Strategy
Australia’s climate emergency
Amidst the worst bush fires in recorded history, PRI CEO Fiona Reynolds is calling on asset owners to encourage the government to take action on climate change and confront corporate lobby groups.
Fiona ReynoldsJanuary 20, 2020
Investment Strategy
Bull market sees UniSuper top Chant West list
UniSuper’s $26 billion balanced fund outperformed its competitors in 2019 thanks to its high allocation to stocks.
Sarah JonesJanuary 17, 2020
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Leadership
Media Super, legalsuper name new CIOs
The appointments are the latest in a flurry of recent announcements across the industry as super funds look to shake up their investment operations in 2020.
Sarah JonesJanuary 21, 2020
Leadership
TWUSUPER hires new investment head
The $6 billion fund has appointed a new CIO as Andrew Killen retires.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 15, 2020
Leadership
Cbus Super boss David Atkin to leave fund
The $56.5 billion building and construction industry super fund is looking for a new CEO as Atkin plans to step down after more than 12 years at the helm.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 14, 2020
Insurance
Hidden super tax to hit members
Legislative reform is needed urgently to fix an unintended tax slug when rolling over super accounts, says John Berrill.
John BerrillJanuary 6, 2020
Insurance
The cost of secondary mental health conditions
One in five Australians in any year will experience a mental health issue. What is less well know is that secondary conditions are a bigger problem.
Sarah JonesDecember 9, 2019
Insurance
APRA: Claim acceptances at historic highs
APRA’s update on life insurance claims shows a rise in claims acceptance, falling claims time frames and high loss/claims ratios, particularly in group insurance.
John BerrillDecember 4, 2019
Retirement
Trafford-Walker sees ‘jump down’ in super fees
Australians have long been slugged with high superannuation fees but charges are starting to drop as asset owners bring investment teams in-house, says Frontier's Fiona Trafford-Walker.
Elizabeth FryNovember 27, 2019
Retirement
The truth about super fees
There has been considerable commentary that the Australian superannuation industry has excessive fees. But that is not quite true, says Mercer's David Knox.
Dr David KnoxNovember 27, 2019
Retirement
Fahy defends super against contagious false narrative
ASFA boss Martin Fahy has hit out against critics of Australia’s superannuation system warning that it is currently in the grip of a contagious false narrative which risks undermining retirement outcomes.
Elizabeth FryNovember 13, 2019
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