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

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

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

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

Investment Operations

The industry’s drive for scale: Who benefits?

The argument that bigger fund leads to better returns is largely dependent on liquidity and opportunity size. Further, the evidence on the benefits of scale is not encouraging so far, says Michael Kollo.

Michael KolloSeptember 9, 2019

Investment Operations

The battle of data scientists vs the quants

There are powerful forces changing the quantitative communities around the world. These include heavy competition in asset management, a desperate need to stand-out in an overcrowded field and readily available datasets and coding libraries.

Michael KolloAugust 19, 2019

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Operations

Operations

Future Fund to hire less as data project goes live

Financial Advice

Most super fund advice not in clients’ best interest: ASIC

Operations

Silk says mega funds are good for members

Operations

QSuper tie-up heralds more deals in 2020

Administration

KPMG warns ‘open super’ may put funds under pressure

Investment Operations

Seamus Collins: Mine Super’s big revamp

Investment Operations

The industry’s drive for scale: Who benefits?

Investment Operations

The battle of data scientists vs the quants

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