Knowing your own values, purpose and ethics and leaving a positive social footprint is critical for individuals and companies. When what you say doesn’t match what you do, the disconnect can result in loss of reputation, trust and business, Garry Browne writes.
The emerging advice gap has reinvigorated industry discussions about the future of advice and the part super fund advisers will play. While intra-fund advice plays an important role in the financial system, the data shows it is no substitute for full service financial advice.
During a conversation to air at the upcoming Top1000funds Sustainability Conference with Ray Dalio, co-chair and co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, I couldn’t help but wonder this – if we are so clear on the problems, then why can’t we get more clear on the solutions?
Downsizing of the Future Fund’s private equity portfolio was not a reflection on the importance of PE but rather in response to outperformance and currency movement, CIO Sue Brake explained.
APRA could consider encouraging and facilitating more innovation from the funds directly and from service providers in the ecosystem, Tahn Sharpe writes.
Quantitative investors using historical data to model the probability of what will happen in the future have spent this year retraining their models to understand how markets react during a global pandemic.
IOOF’s deal to acquire MLC from National Australia Bank will catapult the diversified financial services group into the second-largest superannuation fund spot in the country by member assets and the largest based on platform funds under advice.
Money managers wanting to take advantage of the clear global trend towards ESG models should look at those businesses willing to spend time and resources evolving and re-developing their business models, according to Newton Investment Management’s Andrew Parry.
It is no longer solely the domain of lawyers and judges to interpret the regulatory obligations placed on superannuation funds. It is an increasingly important skill for senior executives, risk, compliance, and even project and IT professionals.
Humility will be key for investors in navigating the pandemic markets era, a panel has heard. The biggest mistake now is to presuppose that yesterday’s metrics and tools will work tomorrow.
Investors need to collaborate for systemic change, a discussion involving asset owners and sustainability experts has highlighted. Investors need to work with government, enshrine beliefs and educate beneficiaries on the importance of sustainability.
In episode 61, Alex Proimos speaks with Daniel Seiler, head of the multi asset boutique at Vontobel Asset Management that includes Vescore.
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