Industry View

Reality bites for super’s long-term theory

The superannuation industry’s knee-jerk response to every problem, including now a deadly pandemic and another economic crisis, is to tell members to stay invested and focus on the long term.

Wade MattersonApril 8, 2020

Liquidity shock a wake-up call for boards

The superannuation industry's preoccupation with league tables and heat maps has allowed illiquid assets to build up in portfolios, according to one industry veteran.

Sarah JonesApril 6, 2020

AustralianSuper’s valuation decision opens can of worms

The nation's largest super fund has turned a spotlight onto some of the more nuanced risks which come with investing in unlisted assets.

David BellMarch 24, 2020

Frontier sees no margin for error

Chief executive Andrew Polson said the market turbulence and supply chain shocks from the coronavirus outbreak was a powerful warning that the margin for error in a highly-leveraged and interconnected world was very low.

Elizabeth FryMarch 16, 2020

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Canberra hits out at super fund ‘complacency and inertia’

Assistant Minister for Superannuation Jane Hume has slammed the $2.9 trillion superannuation industry for its "complacency and inertia,” saying poorly-performing funds have “no place to hide” and that small funds should consider merging.

Elizabeth FryJanuary 29, 2020

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David Bell to head new Australian retirement think-tank

The ex-Mine Super CIO has been appointed executive director of the Conexus Institute, a new think-tank that aims to disrupt, influence and become a catalyst for change in the Australian retirement sector.

Sarah JonesNovember 18, 2019

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Kelty fires up: ‘Leave super alone’

Bill Kelty, the Australian trade unionist who helped paved the way for the introduction of the superannuation guarantee in 1992, has called for policymakers to leave the system alone.

Tahn SharpeNovember 11, 2019

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Costello says Future Fund ‘alert’ to market risks

Peter Costello said the board of the $165.7 billion Future Fund “remains alert” to growth and market shocks despite high allocation to risk assets.

Sarah JonesOctober 21, 2019

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Industry View

Industry View

Reality bites for super’s long-term theory

Industry View

Liquidity shock a wake-up call for boards

Industry View

AustralianSuper’s valuation decision opens can of worms

Industry View

Frontier sees no margin for error

Industry View

Canberra hits out at super fund ‘complacency and inertia’

Industry View

David Bell to head new Australian retirement think-tank

Industry View

Kelty fires up: ‘Leave super alone’

Industry View

Costello says Future Fund ‘alert’ to market risks

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