Two MDUF Research Award winners announced
The first two MDUF Research Awards were presented this week to Shang Wu of First State Super and Nick Callil of Willis Towers Watson.
One CIPR does not fit all, AIST chief says
The government’s plan to force funds to offer a flagship retirement income product puts members and trustees in an uncomfortable position.
Christian Super, HESTA: impact investing two ways
The two funds have different approaches to impact investing and both techniques have been paths to success.
Big Super Day Out criss-crosses Queensland
First Nations Foundation campaign helps people in Indigenous communities find, build and manage their super.
Act now on mental illness, insurers told
The insurance industry can have a real impact on mental health in the workplace but must move quickly, SuperFriend’s Margo Lydon says.
The importance of financial literacy for Australians
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Fixed income ESG’s long-term payoff
A strategy based on ESG investments adds defensive assets that can boost long-term returns.
CIPRs still need tweaks, Productivity Commission hears
Stakeholders say the superannuation system isn’t yet equipped to serve the large numbers of Australians moving into the retirement phase.
Data disease cures aren’t enough
Best IT practice requires having the system in place to provide prevention, detection and correction.
Signs point to economic expansion: William Blair strategist
Is a slowdown or expansion on the cards? The market is pricing in the latter but more data is needed, William Blair’s Olga Bitel said.
Volatility ahead as central banks tighten: Pendal Group
Debt and quantitative tightening will cause world markets to suffer, Pendal income and fixed interest expert Vimal Gor has said.
Absolute return strategies surging in popularity
Demand for fixed income absolute return strategies should drive managers to broaden their capabilities, Mercer Investment’s Sue Wang says.
