Roundtables
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
Fiduciary Investors Symposium
Australia’s central bank to adopt QE
Amy Xie Patrick, portfolio manager, Pendal Group predicts the RBA would embrace quantitative easing (QE) once rates fall to 1 per cent.
Elizabeth FryMay 22, 2019
Fiduciary Investors Symposium
FIS: Total portfolio management
Total portfolio management is a portfolio completion strategy and all large asset owners should looking to manage their portfolios this way, a panel at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium said.
Amanda WhiteMay 22, 2019
Roundtables
The impact of financial innovation on markets
Financial innovations such as ETFs appeal to asset owners seeking to exploit market inefficiencies but short-term volatility remains an issue.
Elizabeth FryMay 22, 2019
Geopolitics
IIF: Trade wars prompt flight from China stocks
The IIF says escalating US-China trade tensions was the reason behind the capital flight from the emerging markets in the recent weeks.
Elizabeth FryMay 20, 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
Frontier underlines problems with best in show list
New research from Frontier Advisors says the Productivity Commission's 'best in show' list could have bad outcomes for Australian retirees and workers.
Elizabeth FryMay 16, 2019
Governance
Super should contribute more to private equity
Private capital investment is key to creating a productive and innovative economy, says AIC chief, Yasser El-Ansary.
Yasser El-AnsaryMay 15, 2019
Governance
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
Investment Strategy
Norris and George: A winning partnership
The investment team at Australia’s $154 billion Future Fund is more optimistic about the outlook for markets now that 2019 first quarter returns have been boosted by strong equity markets.
Elizabeth FryMay 20, 2019
Investment Strategy
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
Investment Strategy
Sicilia: PE multiples will rise as investors chase scarce profits
Australian equities are currently undervalued and price-to-earnings multiples will climb dramatically, but institutional investors should be ramping up their exposure to shares even as prices rise.
Elizabeth FryMay 15, 2019
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Know pain, know gain: the 2019 Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour hits the road
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Emerging markets come of age
An undeniable change in the long-term narrative for the entire emerging market asset class is taking place, driven by the pursuit of a better life. Discover the impact of three “new realities".
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
AustralianSuper appoints new independent director
The $150 billion AustralianSuper has appointed Don Russell, a former State Super chair, as a new independent director to its board.
Elizabeth FryMay 3, 2019
Leadership
VicSuper chair Christine Stewart: Trust and transparency
In this Q&A with Investment Magazine, VicSuper chair Christine Stewart talks about trust, governance transparency and the importance of robust discussion with members.
Alice UribeApril 18, 2019
Leadership
Rest hires digital banker to lead innovation
Rest has appointed Jeremy Hubbard to the role of group executive, innovation and transformation thus completing an internal overhaul of the $50 billion superannuation fund’s management team.
Elizabeth FryApril 17, 2019
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Insurance
SuperFriend predicts legislative change
SuperFriend chief executive officer Margo Lydon says the recommendations made by the federal government’s Productivity Commission into Mental Health could result in a new law that allows life insurers to support rehabilitation.
Elizabeth FryMay 6, 2019
Insurance
TAL to provide life insurance to Rest members
Rest, the $51 billion superannuation fund, has awarded a group insurance mandate to TAL ending a 15-year relationship with AIA Australia.
Elizabeth FryMay 6, 2019
Insurance
Treasury submissions in for TPD standard definition
One of the recommendations of the Hayne royal commission was for Treasury to investigate whether to set standard definitions, terms and conditions for default MySuper group life insurance.
John BerrillMay 6, 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
Post-Retirement
APRA to review sole purpose test
APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell said on Wednesday that the prudential regulator will review the sole purpose test as the super funds believe it is ambiguous and open to differing interpretations.
Elizabeth FryMarch 27, 2019