A ‘Sputnik Moment’ with China?
Stephen Kotkin, Professor in History and International Affairs at Princeton University discusses the changing nature of the complex relationship between the US and China.
Mine Super appoints new CIO
Mine Super has appointed Seamus Collins to the role of CIO following David Bell’s departure in December 2018.
APRA to review sole purpose test
APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell said on Wednesday that the prudential regulator will review the sole purpose test as the super funds believe it is ambiguous and open to differing interpretations.
Hostplus launches PE emerging managers program in US
Hostplus is joining forces with a global private investment firm to launch a private equity emerging managers program in the US.
Rest appoints new group executives
Rest has appointed two group executives to head up newly created divisions following an internal overhaul of the $50 billion superannuation fund announced late last year.
APRA review to verify capability gap
An independent review into the prudential regulator will likely reveal that APRA does not have the wherewithal to fulfil the full breadth of its mandate to respond effectively to emerging financial stability risks at banks, insurers and superannuation funds.
Two MDUF Research Awards announced
Two MDUF Research Awards were presented this week to Graeme Mather from Schroder Investment Management and Geoff Warren from Australia National University.
Cooper: Merge Bills and kill two birds with one stone
The way forward for Australia’s superannuation system is to combine two key pieces of legislation according to Challenger’s chair of retirement income, Jeremy Cooper.
APRA deputy chair sounds warning to trustees
APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell warns superannuation fund trustees not to delay meeting their obligations in designing suitable retirement income products for members.
Photo Gallery: Retirement Conference 2019
The 8th Investment Magazine Retirement Conference took place on March 19th, 2019 at The Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney.
O’Neil: Much work ahead to ensure super delivers dignity to all
New ACTU president Michele O’Neil says we cannot afford another generation that retires with inadequate superannuation simply to help Scott Morrison play anther pea and thimble trick with the commonwealth Budget.
ASIC targets advice for enforcement testing
The financial advice industry will be a testing ground for the securities regulator’s tough new litigious stance on the country’s largest financial institutions, recent disclosures have revealed.
