Managers set aside benchmark to chase growth
Low returns, rising bond risk and needs of sophisticated clients are driving unconstrained credit investments, fixed income specialists say.
In search of pain-free cash management
Leveraged technology can bring efficiency to term deposits. Experts gathered to discuss the evolution.
RG 97 disclosures too complicated, review finds
A review of the disclosure regime for super funds determines that it doesn’t provide consumers with good tools for comparisons.
Helping cancer patients get back to life, work and wellness
Up to 38% of Australians never return to work following cancer treatment, a new suite of support services and programs aims to change that.
Time to ‘reflect and reform’: O’Dwyer
The financial services minister has implored the industry to draw a line in the sand in the wake of the royal commission.
Governance Institute echoes call for independent directors
The Governance Institute has formalised its push to increase the number of independent directors on superannuation trustee boards.
AIST plan seeks to improve reporting on operational risk
Peak body launches tools and guidance for ‘seller-buys’ scheme that looks to compliance more uniform and efficient.
Photo gallery: Fixed Income and Credit Forum 2018
The 2018 Fixed Income and Credit Forum took place at RACV Healesville, Yarra Valley, 24-25 July 2018.
Impact products’ value quadruples over 2.5 years
An RIAA report finds fixed income assets account for the overwhelming majority of the dollar value in the fledgling sector.
AustralianSuper’s Jim Craig: Shaping ownership
The chair of AustralianSuper’s investment committee discusses the principles and strategy of Australia’s largest superannuation fund.
Merger helps Equip Super lower members’ fees
Last year’s Rio Tinto deal has helped the fund cut costs by improving its negotiating power and allowing it to consolidate functions.
Long-term investing benefits from short-term analysis
Investors can improve their ability to achieve long-term objectives with better management of short-term shifts, a Russell report states.
