David Bell, Author at Investment Magazine

Home fund needed for ‘orphans’

Mergers between strong super funds will likely leave the weaker ones without a partner. David Bell suggests a consolidation fund be founded to house them.

David BellJanuary 13, 2020

David Bell says industry funds have a unique opportunity to showcase the value of industry-specific engagement and product features. But beyond insurance arrangements, how much tailored product design exists?

David BellOctober 9, 2019

Policy and Regulation

If the ocean boils, is super the blunt tool?

If the government adopts a broad focus for its Review of the Retirement Income System, then there is risk that super is viewed as a blunt tool rather than something which can deliver much more, and Best-in-Show is definitely in play, says David Bell.

David BellAugust 26, 2019

Leadership

David Bell: Sitting on the bench as industry consolidates

Demographics and industry dynamics, along with the funds flow from retail to industry funds and from smaller funds to bigger players, have culminated a situation where most of the industry is in net outflow, says former Mine Super CIO, David Bell.

David BellJuly 30, 2019