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.
Super funds to face tough new accountability regime
An Australian version of the UK’s BEAR scheme – as commissioner Kenneth Hayne has recommended – would put executives on notice.
Trustees urged to reduce conflicts, lift game
Trustees will be forced to lift their game and their roles will be restricted to avoid conflict under Hayne’s recommendations.
Government to ‘take action’ on all 76 Hayne recommendations
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg admits time is tight for legislative change, but wants new super fund members to have one fund for life.
