Statewide’s Con Michalakis: A contrarian investor
Statewide Super’s high-profile CIO Con Michalakis is known for his bold investing style- a style that inevitably leads to taking contrarian stakes in coveted assets.
Proxy voting: Holes in the system
Despite automation, questions remain over the strength of Australia’s proxy voting system
Does super industry remuneration pass the BBQ test?
Former Mine Super CIO David Bell discusses the appropriate maximum remuneration for an executive.
2019 Super fund salary survey
The money paid to superannuation executives at not-for-profit funds is coming under greater scrutiny, with calls being made for more consistency and transparency.
Retirement advice is key: First State Super and VicSuper
Should a merger between First State Super and VicSuper go ahead, the provision of retirement advice will be a major competitive advantage for the combined group,
Industry innovation in an era of change
Held last month, ASFA’s Spotlight on Insurance in Super conference put focus on the critical issue of society’s most vulnerable in terms of their insurance requirements.
Global sustainability assets top US$30 trillion
Global socially responsible investments surged 34 per cent to US$30.7 trillion over the past two years, lifted by Japanese pension funds and investor demand amidst growing concern about climate change risk.
Time to overhaul insurance in super
Adoption of royal commission recommendations on group life insurance could give a much needed fillip to the industry.
Changes to Super: Budget brings stability
The Federal Budget has brought stability to superannuation and enhanced confidence in the nation’s retirement funding system, according to ASFA’s Martin Fahy.
Financial services: A high-risk sector for modern slavery
Funds that don’t manage their exposure to modern slavery risk may face legal, reputational and financial consequences
Future Fund appoints third deputy CIO
The Future Fund has appointed Sue Brake to the role of deputy CIO, portfolio strategy as part of a revamp of the $145 billion sovereign wealth fund’s investment team.
