20 March 2012 19:10

Big funds tackle peer risk

Focusing on the risks faced by members and judging each investment on its merits helps superannuation funds break from common asset allocations, investment chiefs at the Future Fund and QSuper told CMSF 2012 yesterday.

The past 20 years have seen at least three financial crises, the rise of the superannuation guarantee from 3 per cent to 12 per cent and the maturing of fund memberships, said Brad Holzberger, chief investment officer of the $30 billion QSuper. But asset allocations remain largely static.

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CMSF

CGT, negative gearing reforms reflect Australian values

Policy and Regulation

Super, AI policy centre-stage at Labor Party conference

Member engagement

Lack of courage – not clarity – hinders retirement regulation

2026 Insurance in Super Summit

Govt to include insurance rules in mandatory super member standards

Industry & regulation

YFYS performance test has done its dash

Industry & regulation

Governance

CGT, negative gearing reforms reflect Australian values

Labor has built a generational political brand, and one that endures in the face of some major challenges here and abroad, Conexus Financial founder and managing director Colin Tate told the 50th ALP National Conference in Adelaide. But it must push back against extreme demands on AI and technology if it is to boost productivity and seize a huge economic growth opportunity.

Colin Tate AM

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