Fixed income is a true hedge only when done right
Debt assets can be a hedge against equity risk but only using high-quality government bonds, Whitehelm Advisers’ Debbie Saunders says.
Inhouse teams can increase infrastructure options
Cbus’ chief investment officer Kristian Fok has said the fund’s internal expertise brings it closer to the market to better access deals.
It’s time to let consumer guidance drive policy
Helping Australians get the best outcomes in retirement requires a commitment from the system to supporting good member decision-making.
Whineray takes the reins at NZ Super
New Zealand Super acting CEO Matt Whineray was named to the position permanently on Tuesday. Mark Fennell is now acting CIO.
It takes a variety of strategies to improve diversity
Industry stakeholders are employing a variety of approaches to tackle the stubborn problem of how to increase diversity.
AMP Capital funds GAM risk premia mandate
Investment manager seeds strategy with $135 million to produce high-volatility option in alternatives.
Kate Farrar: tech and tradition
LGIAsuper’s new chief executive talks maintaining old values through new innovations, and the impact of the Productivity Commission.
MSCI will be patient with A-Shares
MSCI’s inclusion of small and mid-cap China A-Shares in its Emerging Markets Index is dependent on the experience with initial large caps.
Reward for risk shrinking in bonds and equities: Morningstar
Return per unit risk has fallen for core assets worldwide – and especially in the US, Morningstar capital markets head Philip Straehl says.
TCorp’s Philip Chronican: When it all comes together
Philip Chronican talks about his 35 years of experience, including as the head of ANZ, and now on the board of NAB and chair of TCorp.
Local PE secondary market to grow
Australia’s relatively small size and patient investor cohort have limited secondary PE transactions here. Expect that to change.
Top 10 Super Funds plan raises at least as many questions
The Productivity Commission’s proposed change has caused concerns about everything from market cycles to industry fund trustees.
