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First State’s Deanne Stewart on conflicts and the role of transparency in ESG

Having just completed a merger with Vic Super to create one of Australia’s largest industry funds, First State Super CEO Deanne Stewart discusses conflicts of interest, the difficult job of balancing ESG practices with member interests and the challenges of scale.

Ben HurleyJuly 1, 2020

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US recession to be more protracted than expected: DiMartino Booth

Fed policy is exacerbating the “barbell” shape of the US economy and setting it up for a domino chain of hardship when the credit cycle is allowed to return to normality, argues market commentator and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth.

Ben HurleyJuly 1, 2020

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Leadership and tough decisions at Juukan Gorge

There are many possible responses that a super fund could take to a situation like Juukan Gorge, but investment returns appear to have outweighed ESG issues yet again.

Colin TateJune 27, 2020

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Deloitte’s Roodt says early super access an ‘unmanageable’ risk

Deloitte Consulting’s Craig Roodt says funds should focus on building general resilience to prepare for specific shocks like early access to super.

Ben PowerJune 26, 2020

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Sicilia: No cash-flow crisis, critics ‘simply wrong’

Hostplus CIO Sam Sicilia says critics are “simply wrong” about the fund facing a cash flow short-age, and argues the labels growth and defensive have become obsolete to the point of being “nonsensical”.

Ben HurleyJune 24, 2020

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Australia’s super industry should chase inflation-based returns

Superannuation funds are aiming at the wrong goal posts by focusing on short-term performance league tables, says Callidum Investment Research principal consultant Rob Prugue.

Meredith BoothJune 24, 2020

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Pension Loan Scheme provides a comfortable retirement

Most Australians believe they are ineligible but changes to a Government loan scheme may augment retirement income for many, says Rice Warner chief Andrew Boal.

Meredith BoothJune 24, 2020

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The power of the eyes in finding fraudulent actors

With no immediate end in sight to travel restrictions the due diligence activities of investors are being severely impeded. Castle Hall’s Alex Wise discusses what this means for due diligence programs in 2020.

Alex WiseJune 22, 2020

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