Responsible risk taking – is there a new set of rules for super funds and fund managers? This is the theme of the 12th annual Investment Administration Conference, at the Sydney Convention Centre on March 3, where 26 speakers will address issues surrounding the nitty gritty of investment management.
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AustralianSuper's chief liquidity officer Chandu Bhindi has publicly proposed the idea of allowing some super funds to directly use leverage, enabling them to better manage liquidity requirements in crisis situations rather than being forced to sell assets at stressed prices. While the idea has some merits, overall it is not necessary and could increase system risk.
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