AFCA “look back” rules have dropped
AFCA has been on a hiring frenzy to gear up for the expected influx of complaints, but it remains to be seen how many legacy complaints are eligible.
Merger talks collapse: Integration risks high
Merger talks between Statewide Super WA Super and Tasplan Super scuppered because of high implementation risks.
Taking the fight to cancer
As anyone who’s been personally touched by cancer knows, fighting the disease amounts to much more than a bodily battle. In addition to the physical pain and discomfort generally brought on by surgery, medication and rounds of treatment, cancer takes a psychological toll as well.
Future Fund: Benign conditions mask structural risks
Despite near term plans to maintain a neutral exposure to markets that are fully priced, the $150 billion Future Fund says that underlying structural risks to the global economy make valuations less compelling over the long term.
Private credit finds more takers
Asset owners are leaning toward towards unlisted assets — given the limited opportunity set for listed investments and the rich valuations.
Super fund amends constitution
Local Government Super has amended its constitution to make a series of board changes following an investigation by the prudential regulator.
Rest takes control of Collgar Wind Farm
Rest, the $51 billion superannuation fund, has bought the 60 per cent it did not already own in Western Australia’s Collgar Wind Farm for an undisclosed sum.
QIC’s Allison Hill: Grappling with ‘Japanification’
If the West is going through ‘Japanification’ what are the implications from an asset allocation perspective? asks Allison Hill, QIC’s director of investments.
China’s Century? – The economic giant’s next act
Behind China’s brisk expansion, tensions have been brewing. Discover the challenges that China faces in the road ahead, and what it will take to overcome them.
Cbus Super and QIC: Seeking foreign assets
Asset owners are getting ready to lift their investment in offshore assets as the massive growth in their portfolios is fast outpacing the opportunities in Australia.
TCorp borrows big for infrastructure
TCorp last year saw a rise in borrowing due to higher infrastructure spend by the New South Wales government.
Funds must take modern slavery out of supply chains
The introduction of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act is a giant step forward because it has thrown labour abuse sharply into focus for both consumers and super fund members, says Christian Super chief, Ross Piper.
