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Sunsuper shrugs off private market froth as prices near top

Sunsuper investment chief Ian Patrick is buying unlisted assets despite record high prices that are set to climb higher as super funds scramble for yield.

Elizabeth FryDecember 3, 2019

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QSuper’s Woodhouse buys US offices, Asian private credit

Super's new chief investment officer, Charles Woodhouse, is sticking with a bond strategy that will help the $113 billion Brisbane-based super fund meet its return targets in an uncertain environment.

Elizabeth FryNovember 11, 2019

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State Super’s Gary Gabriel keeps eagle eye on liquidity

Liquidity risk is always front of mind for State Super's investment chief, Gary Gabriel, as the defined-benefit pension pays out more each year in retirement benefits than it receives in contributions.

Elizabeth FryNovember 4, 2019

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Texas’ ERS eyes hedge fund start-ups

The $28 billion Employees Retirement System of Texas is looking to allocate more capital to start up hedge funds after backing Cinctive Capital Management in New York.

Sarah JonesSeptember 25, 2019

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AustralianSuper’s Mark Delaney eyes India

Australia’s largest industry super fund has looked to India to boost returns as it ramps up its allocation in offshore private markets to further diversify its portfolio.

Elizabeth FrySeptember 24, 2019

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AMP Capital’s Debbie Alliston: Seeking alpha

Alpha and risk premia strategies will be an important diversified driver of return in a low market return environment, says Debbie Alliston, head of AMP Capital’s multi-asset group.

Elizabeth FryJuly 31, 2019

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QSuper’s Brad Holzberger: Betting on bonds

QSuper CIO, Brad Holzberger, has long stood out from his peers by loading up on long-term government bonds and even the recent sudden collapse of yields hasn’t deterred him from sticking with this asset class.

Elizabeth FryJuly 19, 2019

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First State’s Damian Graham defies doomsayers

A decade of ultra-low rates and mediocre growth does not mean that every year will yield low returns for superannuation funds.

Elizabeth FryJuly 10, 2019

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