Leadership
Rest appoints new group executives
Rest has appointed two group executives to head up newly created divisions following an internal overhaul of the $50 billion superannuation fund announced late last year.
Elizabeth FryMarch 25, 2019
Featured Homepage Posts
APRA review to verify capability gap
An independent review into the prudential regulator will likely reveal that APRA does not have the wherewithal to fulfil the full breadth of its mandate to respond effectively to emerging financial stability risks at banks, insurers and superannuation funds.
Elizabeth FryMarch 25, 2019
Retirement Conference
Two MDUF Research Awards announced
Two MDUF Research Awards were presented this week to Graeme Mather from Schroder Investment Management and Geoff Warren from Australia National University.
Staff WriterMarch 20, 2019
Retirement Conference
Cooper: Merge Bills and kill two birds with one stone
The way forward for Australia’s superannuation system is to combine two key pieces of legislation according to Challenger’s chair of retirement income, Jeremy Cooper.
Elizabeth FryMarch 20, 2019
Retirement Conference
APRA deputy chair sounds warning to trustees
APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell warns superannuation fund trustees not to delay meeting their obligations in designing suitable retirement income products for members.
Elizabeth FryMarch 19, 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
Operations
Custodian chatter spurs fund ship jumping rumours
Increasingly complex global market requirements and a broader range of instruments is behind migration to new custody providers experts say.
Elizabeth FryMarch 4, 2019
Operations
Funds strive to give members what they need, and more
Award-winners in member services, insurance and advice came out ahead in the battle to set themselves apart from the competition.
Alice UribeMarch 1, 2019
Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards
Distance makes things easier: Michalakis
The Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards’ CIO of the Year likes making investments in larger chunks and says being in Adelaide has its advantages
Elizabeth FryMarch 1, 2019
Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards
After Hayne, member relations matter for all sizes
Winners for small, medium and large fund of the year focused on communication and bringing added sophistication to ESG.
Elizabeth FryMarch 1, 2019
Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards
Funds gain edge with in-house tech: Sunsuper
Winners of awards for Best Technology Offering and Best Innovation and Transformation tout the benefits of investment in tech that serves consumers.
Alice UribeMarch 1, 2019
Investment Strategy
Asset owners face a time of pervasive uncertainty
Asset owners need to smarten up their investment style if they are to thrive in the current tough environment, says HESTA's investment committee chair, Mark Burgess
Elizabeth FryMarch 11, 2019
Investment Strategy
Armitage: Opportunities in PE in danger of drying up
Market illiquidity, a greater risk of policy errors by the world’s central bankers and a peak in corporate margins could dampen private market investment
Elizabeth FryMarch 6, 2019
Investment Strategy
Managing currency risks in a changing environment
Understanding the vicissitudes of the Australian dollar is more important – and simultaneously more challenging than it has been in the past.
Ben HurleyMarch 5, 2019
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Inactive accounts and duplicate insurance: the latest super reforms explained
A new bill recently passed by Parliament is set to impact super members with multiple low-balance accounts.
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ESG Scores – 3 Countries We Like (And 3 We Don’t)
Templeton Global Macro's investment experts share their latest update to global ESG scores and profile three countries with improving scores, and three with deteriorating scores.
May 20, 2019 - May 22, 2019
Fiduciary Investors Symposium
SUITABLE FOR: CIOs, Heads of asset classes, Chairs of investment, Asset consultants
The Fiduciary Investors Symposiums are designed to examine the management of fiduciary assets in both investment strategy and implementation, including the latest thinking relating to asset allocation, risk management, beta management and alpha generation.
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.
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Governance
O’Neil: Much work ahead to ensure super delivers dignity to all
New ACTU president Michele O’Neil says we cannot afford another generation that retires with inadequate superannuation simply to help Scott Morrison play anther pea and thimble trick with the commonwealth Budget.
Elizabeth FryMarch 18, 2019
Governance
ASIC targets advice for enforcement testing
The financial advice industry will be a testing ground for the securities regulator’s tough new litigious stance on the country’s largest financial institutions, recent disclosures have revealed.
Matthew SmithMarch 18, 2019
Governance
Sole purpose test needs overhaul
Clarity is needed around the sole purpose test for super funds which want guidance on how not to break the rules.
Elizabeth FryMarch 14, 2019
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Opinion
Eyes on venture capital woes
The impact of a downturn in the world’s largest economy on Australia is the big question.
Yasser El-AnsaryFebruary 12, 2019
Opinion
‘Best in show’ a blunt tool policy
The Productivity Commission's analysis of superannuation is laudable but its its final recommendations are a mixed bag.
Eva ScheerlinckFebruary 8, 2019
Opinion
Hayne plants landmines for super industry
New restrictions on default accounts, trustee conflicts and hawking will make an impact on the sector.
Andrew MainFebruary 7, 2019
Insurance
Businesses struggle with mental health: SuperFriend
Mental ill-health costs the Australian economy $70 billion a year, but what can superannuation funds do to assist?
Alice UribeMarch 4, 2019
Insurance
Industry questions insurance contracts streamline
The royal commission’s recommendation for an inquiry into group life cover sparks industry-wide debate.
Elizabeth FryFebruary 11, 2019
Insurance
Inside Rest’s $750 million insurance tender
The fund for retail workers puts the focus on the people behind the providers in its first open tender in 14 years.
Alice UribeDecember 17, 2018