How funds foot penalties and remediation still not clear

Even in cases where remediation programs have begun or actions have been taken and where remediation is possible, regulators and government remain unclear about how trustees can direct funds to pay without impacting member balances, a House or Reps committee has heard.

Case studies: Internalisation of equities

This session examined the internalisation of equities in super funds, looking at the resources, technology and talent required as well as the governance and processes that enable best practice. Speakers: Brett Chatfield, Deputy chief investment officer, Cbus Justin Pascoe, Head of equities, AustralianSuper Moderator: Amanda White, Director of institutional content, Conexus Financial Poll results:[vc_line_chart x_values=”” … Read more

The economics of internalisation

In this session Canada-based consultant CEM Benchmarking examined the use of internal and external funds management by pension funds around the world, highlighting the associated impact on costs, performance and resources. Speaker: Mike Heale, principal, CEM Benchmarking Moderator: Amanda White, director of institutional content, Conexus Financial

Tapping global macro economic themes

This session looked at the persistent global macroeconomic themes driving markets over the long term. It examined how themes like technology, climate change, healthcare, inflation and geopolitics are impacting global equity markets and how a deep understanding of these in equities markets can drive insights across the total portfolio. Speakers: Rika Naito, Portfolio manager, Nomura … Read more

Intrinsic value: Thematics, disruption, and active risk

The evolution of the market structure provides an opportunity for a highly active, high-conviction, benchmark-agnostic approach to investment decision-making. But where does the alpha reside today? Speakers: Miguel Oleaga, Portfolio manager, Thornburg Investment Management Steven Semczyszyn, General manager – growth assets, HESTA Chris Wallis, Chief executive, chief investment officer, Vaughan Nelson Investment Management Moderator: Colin … Read more

Unintended consequences of the performance test

This session looked at the implications of the performance test on the way super funds invest in equities. With the heavy consequences attached to performance test failure, there is a large risk that funds allow the performance test to dominate how they manage portfolios, potentially to the detriment of member outcomes. This session looked at … Read more