Inflation volatility to drag on as world decouples into rival camps

With no end in sight for the war in Ukraine, inflation volatility is likely to drag on for some time, according to a senior geopolitical strategist, in a wide-ranging discussion on geopolitical trends impacting global markets.

Government to review impact of stapling on insurance: Stephen Jones

The government will be reviewing the impact of stapling on insurance as part of the Your Future Your Super review said minister for financial services Stephen Jones though he ruled out scrapping it.

Funds’ retirement income strategies show wide disparity

A review of some funds’ retirement income strategy shows a wide disparity with one unifying feature being the required summary statements were often difficult for a novice to find, writes John Durie.

CareSuper CEO reflects on 20 years in top job

Julie Lander, CEO of CareSuper and 2022 FEAL Fund Executive of the Year winner reflects on a long career in the superannuation industry, which has grown to a behemoth $3.4 trillion of assets under management amid significant regulatory and economic change.

Best financial interest duty may be reviewed

Best financial interest duty and draft regulation of line-by-line requirements may be what new minister for financial services Stephen Jones will be looking to reform after announcing that current regulations impose unnecessary costs on funds and their members.

Faith-based super performance law too narrow say responsible investors

The Your Future Your Super performance test is causing adverse outcomes for impact investing including faith-based funds and climate-aligned investing because of their measurement against a benchmark.

ACSI 2022 annual conference: Develop expertise to assess climate risk

Mark Carney, chair of the Global Financial Alliance for Net Zero, has called on investors to develop skills and tools to properly evaluate the climate risk in asset portfolios.