Asset owners face a time of pervasive uncertainty
Asset owners need to smarten up their investment style if they are to thrive in the current tough environment, says HESTA’s investment committee chair, Mark Burgess
Funds have chance to be at ‘forefront of innovation’: PwC
Super funds ability to innovate has been hampered by the massive cost involved and the fear of failure.
A problem shared is a problem solved
Lisa Marty, co-chair of First Super, talks about whether fund mergers really serve members.
CFA drives diversity agenda
The CFA Institute will work with 30 asset owners and managers as “experimental partners”, implementing diversity and inclusion action plans in their businesses.
The business case for clear speaking
It’s important that financial institutions make their information and services as clear, accessible and understandable as possible. Making the complicated seem simple is vital for public engagement writes Natalie Binns, head of insurance solutions at Rest.
Armitage: Opportunities in PE in danger of drying up
Market illiquidity, a greater risk of policy errors by the world’s central bankers and a peak in corporate margins could dampen private market investment
A standard for trust
Unlisted unit trusts are hindered by a lack of uniformity in industry practice. The Australian Custodial Services Association is taking a look.
Managing currency risks in a changing environment
Understanding the vicissitudes of the Australian dollar is more important – and simultaneously more challenging than it has been in the past.
AustralianSuper won’t be dragged into political debate
Australian Super chair Heather Ridout says the fund’s active engagement with companies is a better approach than being an activist investor.
Businesses struggle with mental health: SuperFriend
Mental ill-health costs the Australian economy $70 billion a year, but what can superannuation funds do to assist?
Is securities lending back in vogue?
Australian superannuation funds are keen to dip their toe in the securities lending water after abandoning the controversial practice after the GFC.
Custodian chatter spurs fund ship jumping rumours
Increasingly complex global market requirements and a broader range of instruments is behind migration to new custody providers experts say.
