Fiduciary Investors Symposium
Future Fund to sell off ‘large slice’ of private equity
Australia’s sovereign wealth fund is in the midst of selling off some of its private equity assets on the secondary market as it looks to free up more capital in the event of a drawdown.
Sarah JonesNovember 21, 2019
Fiduciary Investors Symposium
Japan’s big win: Dealing with demographics
There is a lot to be learned from the way Japan's policymakers have tackled the issue of an aging population, says Robert Tipp, head of global bonds at PGIM Fixed Income.
Elizabeth FryNovember 21, 2019
Fiduciary Investors Symposium
Photo Gallery: Fiduciary Investors Symposium 2019
The 2019 Fiduciary Investors Symposium took place at RACV Healesville, Yarra Valley, 18-19 November, 2019.
Claudia GuestNovember 20, 2019
Policy and Regulation
APRA’s draft standard on pay reform doesn’t suit super funds
APRA's draft standard on pay reform is based exclusively on variable remuneration practices which are inconsistent with the practices of many industry funds, says AIST's Eva Scheerlinck.
Eva ScheerlinckNovember 20, 2019
Industry View
David Bell to head new Australian retirement think-tank
The ex-Mine Super CIO has been appointed executive director of the Conexus Institute, a new think-tank that aims to disrupt, influence and become a catalyst for change in the Australian retirement sector.
Sarah JonesNovember 18, 2019
Operations
Silk says mega funds are good for members
Ian Silk, the head of the country’s largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper said the rise of the mega fund is good for the industry as long as it provide benefits to members.
Elizabeth FryNovember 14, 2019
Operations
QSuper tie-up heralds more deals in 2020
Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for mergers in the superannuation industry. QSuper’s potential tie-up with Sunsuper to create a $180 billion fund is said to be just one of a number of deals that will be announced in the next 12 months.
Sarah JonesNovember 6, 2019
Operations
KPMG warns ‘open super’ may put funds under pressure
Just as open banking is expected to be a game changer for Australian lenders, KPMG said the new “open super” platform could revolutionise the country’s pension industry.
Sarah JonesOctober 16, 2019
Governance
APRA’s super heat maps show results ‘jump off’ screen
APRA's deputy chair Helen Rowell said the regulator is ready to forcibly remove trustees of underperforming funds thanks to their long-awaited appraisal system that easily identifies who in the industry is falling short.
Elizabeth FryNovember 15, 2019
Governance
LUCRF Super to keep pressure on Coles
The $6.5 billion industry fund wants asset owners to keep up the pressure on the supermarket giant so they do more to address modern slavery risks in their fresh food supply chains.
Sarah JonesNovember 12, 2019
Governance
ASIC sues super trustee, fund
The corporate watchdog has launched legal action against a superannuation trustee, claiming that it promoted false and misleading statements about products and services.
Elizabeth FryNovember 6, 2019
Investment Strategy
First State Super, Sunsuper CIOs warn of asset bubble
The wall of capital sitting on the sidelines waiting to be deployed in private assets is driving prices up to untenable values, warned two of Australia’s top investment chiefs at a recent ASFA conference.
Elizabeth FryNovember 18, 2019
Investment Strategy
TCorp launches $1.8 billion sustainability bond
The $107 billion asset manager is launching its first sustainability bond amid surging demand for fixed income products that incorporate ESG.
Elizabeth FryNovember 13, 2019
Investment Strategy
Equity bulls return as recession fears fade
Fund managers around the world are worried about missing out on the next leg higher in the bull market and have slashed cash holdings to buy more stocks, a survey shows.
Sarah JonesNovember 13, 2019
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Absolute Returns Conference
Embrace the blackbox says AMP Capital, FORT
Australia’s $2.9 trillion superannuation industry should not be afraid of using artificial intelligence or machine learning, delegates were told at the Absolute Returns Conference in Sydney.
January 29, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Chair Forum
SUITABLE FOR: Superannuation fund and investment committee chairs.
The forum addresses how super fund and investment committee chairs balance their increasing range of responsibilities, including board governance, strategy and delegation, investment decision- making, the economic environment, risk management and strategic asset allocation.
February 11, 2020
Investment Operations Conference
SUITABLE FOR: Investment operations managers, CFO’S, COO’S, Senior operations staff from superannuation funds, fund managers, custodians and other providers.
The conference is for all those involved in the middle office of an institutional investor. The event offers leading content from industry experts and unparalleled networking opportunities. It brings a practical focus to the challenges and innovations shaping investment operations in Australia.
February 25, 2020
Private Credit Forum
Suitable for: Heads of fixed income and credit, portfolio managers, CIOs and asset consultants
The private credit forum provides an examination of the opportunities and the factors affecting the increasingly broad spectrum of loans and credit both domestically and internationally. This forum will cover the market conditions and opportunity sets across all forms of asset backed securities, such as collateralised debt obligations and mortgaged back securities.
Leadership
AustralianSuper appoints new group executives
Australia’s largest pension fund has announced two new group executive roles with the appointment of Paul Schroder as the fund’s chief risk officer and Peter Curtis as head of finance and operations.
Elizabeth FryOctober 23, 2019
Leadership
Equip Super and Catholic Super join forces: Looking for more partners
Equip Super and Catholic Super have joined forces in a landmark $26 billion deal and signalled a willingness to link up with other superannuation funds.
Elizabeth FryOctober 21, 2019
Leadership
legalsuper appoints interim investment chief
The $4.1 billion industry fund has appointed Paul Kessell as interim chief investment officer following the departure of Edward Smith in September.
Elizabeth FryOctober 18, 2019
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Insurance
AIA and CommInsure join forces
AIA has partnered with Commonwealth Bank’s life insurance business to operate as one entity as it waits for its purchase of CommInsure Life to be completed.
Elizabeth FryNovember 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurers on the front foot in tackling mental health
With an increasing body of evidence that shows returning to work can play a positive role in recovering from illness and injury, insurers and employers are looking to early intervention strategies that begin before a claim is even lodged.
Ben HurleyOctober 23, 2019
Insurance
ASIC report slams poor TPD policies
The cooperate watchdog's report into TPD claims has finally landed with ASIC applying a blowtorch to bad practices and products.
John BerrillOctober 23, 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
Retirement
Global critique calls for Aussie reform
A global working group of pension experts critiqued the Australian system at the recent ICPM meeting in Sydney. They emphasised a desperate need for the system to move from accumulation to retirement income, reduce complexity, focus on retirees and be holistic.
Amanda WhiteNovember 11, 2019
Retirement
Kelty fires up: ‘Leave super alone’
Bill Kelty, the Australian trade unionist who helped paved the way for the introduction of the superannuation guarantee in 1992, has called for policymakers to leave the system alone.
Tahn SharpeNovember 11, 2019