Industry View

Industry View

Absolute return back in vogue as volatility spikes

Newton Investment Management's Aron Pataki expects money will likely return to absolute return strategies as markets enter a new era of low returns and wild price swings.

Sarah JonesOctober 18, 2019

Industry View

Death of the industry fund?

David Bell says industry funds have a unique opportunity to showcase the value of industry-specific engagement and product features. But beyond insurance arrangements, how much tailored product design exists?

David BellOctober 9, 2019

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said he will wait to comment on the report

Industry View

Retirement income review: What does the industry really think?

Treasurer Frydenberg’s long-awaited review of the retirement income system has been broadly welcomed by the industry. Here's a snapshot of what some of the assets owners and advisers think.

Sarah JonesSeptember 30, 2019

WA Super CIO Chris West

Industry View

WA Super’s Chris West: Putting members first

The current systemic risk is that members are pushed into portfolios with higher risk than is suitable, for reasons that are more driven by business and career factors, than what is optimally in the member’s best interest.

Chris WestSeptember 30, 2019

Industry View

Hostplus and Club Super to merge

Hostplus has agreed to merge with its smaller competitor to create a $42.6 billion industry fund.

Sarah JonesSeptember 23, 2019

Industry View

O’Neil: Much work ahead to ensure super delivers dignity to all

New ACTU president Michele O’Neil says we cannot afford another generation that retires with inadequate superannuation simply to help Scott Morrison play anther pea and thimble trick with the commonwealth Budget.

Elizabeth FryMarch 18, 2019

AIST CEO Eva Scheerlinck (Photo: Supplied)

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

Industry View

TPA lets strategy shift with the landscape

The total portfolio approach, with its flexibility and search for the best ideas, is a better fit for today’s complex markets.

Ben HurleyNovember 26, 2018

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