Operations
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 30, 2020
Operations
Operations
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
Investment Operations
QIC warns against herd behaviour in currency hedging
The Australian dollar plunged 1,450 basis points between January and March before rallying 900 basis points. Asset owners were caught off guard, says Stuart Simmons.
Elizabeth FryMay 25, 2020
Administration
Qantas Super juggles stand-down dilemma
Qantas Super CEO Michael Clancy says the term stand-down is not in the fund’s trust deed and he is working closely with the airline to figure out what it means for super.
Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2020
Operations
Fees under heavy scrutiny following Covid-19
Price competition in superannuation is still weak due to the lack of transparency on fees and total costs, the narrow shortlists often used in manager selection and the tendency to leave fee negotiation until too late.
Frithjof van ZypMay 11, 2020
Operations
COVID-19 triggers new merger talks
Several new potential mergers have emerged since the outbreak of the coronavirus after market turmoil placed further pressure on super funds.
Sarah JonesMay 1, 2020
Operations
The coronavirus exposes hidden structural risks
Legal and structural risks as well as “mark to market valuations” and liquidity mismatches are just some of the issues emanating from the crisis.
Alex WiseApril 27, 2020
Operations
Hostplus stockpiles cash ahead of outflows
Chief executive David Elia said the $50 billion fund had largely stopped deploying cash until the full impact of the early provisions release scheme was known.
Sarah JonesApril 9, 2020
