Rising pressure from investors, regulators, and society is pushing many ASX 200 companies to improve disclosure on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, according to Louise Davidson, the chief executive of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI).
In this live recording from the Fiduciary Investors Symposium in June 2022, BHP chief executive, Mike Henry, explores the growing role of mined commodities in the global energy transition. This fireside chat was hosted by Amanda White, director of institutional content, Conexus Financial.
As the second annual MySuper performance test looms, Chant West’s Ian Fryer looks at what has been achieved by the test so far and how it can be improved for the future.
This webinar took place on 30 June 2022 with a panel hosted live by Fiona Reynolds, chief executive, Conexus Financial: Deborah Ralston, independent director Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute Nick Sherry, TWUSUPER David Knox, Mercer Cate Wood, independent director The panel reflected on the origins and benefits of the SG, and considered the challenges ahead for … Read more
Analysis from pension fund research firm CEM Benchmarking shows funds that pass Australia’s Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) test are large, more internally and actively-managed.
Investment “rules of thumb” are being called into question as global markets move into a “very different environment” of high inflation and constrained central banks, Bridgewater Associates senior portfolio strategist Phil Dobrin told delegates at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium.
Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater! Former Future Fund’s Nigel Wilkin-Smith explains why a total portfolio approach can still add value in the Your Future, Your Super regime.
A benchmarking test that covers fees and performances is a benefit to the superannuation industry, but without assessing the full context of risk as well as the intangible services funds offer it isn’t the fairest representation according to a panel of superannuation specialists.
The first anniversary of the contentious Your Future, Your Super reforms provided the perfect opportunity for reflection. This webinar took place on 23 June 2022 with a panel hosted live by David Bell, executive director, The Conexus Institute: Kim Bowater, director of consulting, Frontier Advisors Naomi Edwards, chair, Spirit Super Ian Fryer, general manager, Chant … Read more
The ACCC’s upcoming decision in the Port of Geelong case underlines the increasing competition law focus on superannuation funds as they take direct stakes in listed and unlisted companies. John Durie reports.
UniSuper CEO Peter Chun says he wants his fund to become the Netflix of retirement, a one-stop shop where people can come for all their retirement needs, with podcasts and video clips. “Our focus is not around ‘let’s launch another product’. We think we have a good product suite. Our focus is on building a better member experience,” he says.
Many Australian investors, including the large superannuation funds, are allocating assets to private markets such as private equity, unlisted infrastructure and private debt. Morningstar’s Annika Bradley reports.
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