COVID-19, modern medicine and the hidden world of data
The University of Queensland is using big data from 350 hospitals in 49 countries to understand unique characteristics of the virus.
Andrew Boal | Super tax concessions, asset taper rates and a hidden pension loan scheme
In Episode 28, Alex Proimos speaks with Andrew Boal, chief executive at Rice Warner.
David Knox | Unchartered waters, intergenerational equity and a holistic super system
In Episode 27, Alex Proimos speaks with David Knox, senior partner at Mercer.
Rob Prugue | Irrational exuberance, caveat emptor and impediments in the retirement system
In Episode 26, Alex Proimos speaks with Rob Prugue, principal consultant at Callidum Investment Research.
Sports gambling ‘army’ distorting stock market
A surge of interest in day trading through online brokers like Robinhood is distorting the market and creating challenges for fiduciary investors, according to US market commentator Jim Bianco.
Outgoing Media Super CEO criticises Coalition ‘hypocrisy’
The outgoing chief executive of Media Super, Graeme Russell, has criticised the Coalition for waging a war on industry funds, but he is optimistic about the future of industry-specific and mid-size superannuation funds.
Alex Cathcart | Systematic modelling, judgement overlays and the asset allocation process
In Episode 25, Alex Proimos speaks with Alex Cathcart, portfolio manager at Drummond Capital Partners.
GPs to extend the holding periods for PE assets
The impact of Covid-19 and supply chain interruptions tested the relationships between general partners and private equity investees.
Market Narratives Podcast Series
Market Narratives is a conversational and unorthodox podcast series on superannuation, markets, regulation, politics and market behaviour.
Lifelong learning in a fluid financial market
Embracing and adapting in a changing world is to appreciate that all skills can be acquired, further knowledge can be sourced and that nothing is fixed.
Nicolette Rubinsztein | Finding purpose in retirement, a 100-year life and fighting the long-term
In Episode 24, Alex Proimos speaks with Nicolette Rubinsztein, director at SuperEd, UniSuper and Zurich Australia.
IRR hurdles result in excess fees
The focus on IRR hurdle rates has led investors in value-add and opportunistic funds to underperform real estate core funds, according to Mitch Bollinger.
