Operations
Super funds to raise billions of dollars: Rice Warner
Australian super funds could soon be forced to hold billions of dollars in capital as the industry surpasses the banking sector, says Michael Rice.
Sarah JonesJanuary 8, 2020
Operations
Operations
Mine Super’s plan to beat the market.
Mine Super’s Seamus Collins said superannuation funds cannot just rely on investment strategy to beat the market, they also need to up their spend on investment operations.
Elizabeth FryDecember 16, 2019
Operations
Future Fund to hire less as data project goes live
The $210 billion sovereign wealth fund has launched its new investment data management platform, capping an initial three-year journey to upgrade its technology.
Sarah JonesDecember 9, 2019
Financial Advice
Most super fund advice not in clients’ best interest: ASIC
Less than half of 233 superannuation advice files reviewed by the corporate watchdog demonstrated full compliance with best interest duty and related obligations, according to a new report.
Tahn SharpeDecember 6, 2019
Operations
Silk says mega funds are good for members
Ian Silk, the head of the country’s largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper said the rise of the mega fund is good for the industry as long as it provide benefits to members.
Elizabeth FryNovember 14, 2019
Operations
QSuper tie-up heralds more deals in 2020
Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for mergers in the superannuation industry. QSuper’s potential tie-up with Sunsuper to create a $180 billion fund is said to be just one of a number of deals that will be announced in the next 12 months.
Sarah JonesNovember 6, 2019
Administration
KPMG warns ‘open super’ may put funds under pressure
Just as open banking is expected to be a game changer for Australian lenders, KPMG said the new “open super” platform could revolutionise the country’s pension industry.
Sarah JonesOctober 16, 2019
Investment Operations
Seamus Collins: Mine Super’s big revamp
A self-proclaimed pragmatist with an investment operations background, Collins views his promotion to chief investment officer as an opportunity to boost returns by generating ‘operational alpha’.
Elizabeth FryOctober 4, 2019
