State Super’s bet on the market pays off
Chief executive John Livanas says the $44 billion defined benefit fund is rethinking how much risk it can take on as the cost of hedging strategies soars in highly volatile times.
ESG tool tracks supply chain COVID risk
ESG data provider, Fair Supply Analytics, has produced technology that maps the impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains, and can be used by investors to measure their investment portfolios exposure to the sectors and countries most effected.
Commercial real estate to take 20pc hit from virus
The $1.2 trillion asset manager DWS group said rental declines from the outbreak of Covid-19 will hit valuations as more companies file for bankruptcy.
Fees under heavy scrutiny following Covid-19
Price competition in superannuation is still weak due to the lack of transparency on fees and total costs, the narrow shortlists often used in manager selection and the tendency to leave fee negotiation until too late.
Super mergers: Are we missing the point?
Despite the insinuated negativity around the superannuation industry’s lack of innovation, there is an ambition to innovate. And it is through this lens that I feel we need to challenge the status quo on mergers.
Future Fund promotes Raphael Arndt to CEO
Arndt will take over the helm of the $205 billion sovereign wealth fund in July after a three-month global search for a candidate.
Statewide’s Michalakis: No choice but MMT
Con Michalakis, the head of investments for the $9.4 billion Statewide Super, said a focus on tax and fiscal policies should be central to Canberra’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
Hume denies tax hike on super
Assistant superannuation minister Jane Hume said the government had no plans to raise tax on super to help pay for its giant stimulus package. Retirement experts don’t believe her.
Leadership during a crisis
In times of crisis, leaders who preoccupy themselves solely with financial survival can unconsciously neglect the wellbeing of their teams and impact their ability to thrive.
Tasplan chair: No such thing as a bad merger
In a post-Covid world, organic growth will be much tougher and mergers of even very small funds may become a more cost-effective option.
The Rush To Access Super
More than 1 million Australians will access up to $10,000 from their superannuation funds in the coming weeks. But is it really in their best interests?
COVID-19 triggers new merger talks
Several new potential mergers have emerged since the outbreak of the coronavirus after market turmoil placed further pressure on super funds.
