Philosopher Peter Singer to address Conexus Super Awards
The animal rights activist and author will speak at the black-tie Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards, which honour excellence.
Long-serving HESTA executive Fowler to retire
HESTA executive, investment execution, Rob Fowler, will leave the industry fund in July, to be replaced by a new role.
Consolidation ahead for super industry
As the pressure for tie-ups mounts, fund trustees must remember that best-interests duty extends to conduct and decisions in merger talks.
LUCRF Super’s Leigh Gavin: Worth the risk
LUCRF Super’s CIO Leigh Gavin runs a portfolio shaped by the challenging finances of its membership.
Eyes on venture capital woes
The impact of a downturn in the world’s largest economy on Australia is the big question.
A kickstart for CIPRs: new rules for annuities
Expect Parliament to pass legislation making the means test more favourable for longevity products and speeds up development of CIPRs.
Industry questions insurance contracts streamline
The royal commission’s recommendation for an inquiry into group life cover sparks industry-wide debate.
Future Fund hit by turbulent markets, still beats top super
Chief executive David Neal flags a selldown of illiquid assets to prepare for the challenging times ahead.
‘Best in show’ a blunt tool policy
The Productivity Commission’s analysis of superannuation is laudable but its its final recommendations are a mixed bag.
Hayne plants landmines for super industry
New restrictions on default accounts, trustee conflicts and hawking will make an impact on the sector.
Royal commission cooks up a regulatory failure
Kenneth Hayne did plenty to take ASIC and APRA to task but when it came time to explain how to fix them, he appeared to lose his nerve.
Hayne ignites adviser discipline bonfire
Hayne’s recommendation for a new, separate disciplinary body for advisers could mean vast new powers over advisers says Deloitte.
