Opinion
Eyes on venture capital woes
The impact of a downturn in the world’s largest economy on Australia is the big question.
Yasser El-AnsaryFebruary 12, 2019
Opinion
Industry View
‘Best in show’ a blunt tool policy
The Productivity Commission's analysis of superannuation is laudable but its its final recommendations are a mixed bag.
Eva ScheerlinckFebruary 8, 2019
Opinion
Hayne plants landmines for super industry
New restrictions on default accounts, trustee conflicts and hawking will make an impact on the sector.
Andrew MainFebruary 7, 2019
Opinion
Royal commission cooks up a regulatory failure
Kenneth Hayne did plenty to take ASIC and APRA to task but when it came time to explain how to fix them, he appeared to lose his nerve.
Patrick McConnellFebruary 6, 2019
Opinion
PC report pushes unproven claims: Rice Warner
The PC’s recommendations for super part company with the commission’s own evidence, actuary Rice Warner argues in a new client note.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 24, 2019
Opinion
ASIC’s RG 97 changes ‘very sensible’
ASIC has done well with its proposed changes to fee disclosure for super funds and managed funds, Chant West head of research writes.
Ian FryerJanuary 17, 2019
Opinion
Banks aren’t leaving wealth due to lack of profitability
There were many reasons the Big Banks decided to divest from their wealth management arms in 2018, but declining profit was not one of them.
Tahn SharpeJanuary 17, 2019
Opinion
Fee disclosure drama’s conclusion in sight
The latest RG 97 proposals include welcome, sensible changes that stand a good chance to bring this lengthy drama to a close.
Jonathan SteffanoniJanuary 11, 2019
Opinion
REST case to set climate risk precedent
A case against REST is a world first and will make law on whether trustees breach their fiduciary duties when they ignore climate change.
David BarndenJanuary 7, 2019
Opinion
Season of investor discontent
The increasing value to investors of good corporate governance is reflected in the number of ‘no’ votes at AGMS writes ACSI.
Louise DavidsonDecember 19, 2018
