Bespoke approach to China pays off for First State Super
CIO Damian Graham says specific exposure to Chinese public and private markets is worth it – regulatory hurdles and all.
Reasons for delayed TPD claims surprise
A survey from TAL turns up some unexpected reasons for members putting off making claims – and points to possible fixes.
Insurers start riding ‘second wave’ of digitisation
Businesses in China and around the globe are linking to sources of big data to fine-tune their offerings and give consumers more.
Reach out and nudge: AustralianSuper uses tech to engage
AustralianSuper puts a chat-bot, a mobile app and Google analytics to work to get young members and others more focused on insurance.
Equip Super’s Andrew Fairley: Board approval
The independent chair of Equip Super, Andrew Fairley, believes the fund’s skills-based trustee selection is the way forward for the sector.
Suter on super and ‘anxious individualism’
International affairs expert Keith Suter urged superannuation fund trustees to be “alert to the faint signals of change”.
‘Small, open’ Australia’s opportunities and risks
The roots of Australia’s success, and source of future risks, lie in its openness and resources, professor Stephen Kinsella says.
Inquiry, banks leave opening for industry funds: Carnegie
As banks face lending restrictions and the Hayne royal commission recommendations loom, Mark Carnegie sees opportunities for industry super.
‘How much diversification is too much?’
Risk-averse investment professionals working in large-scale institutions may unwittingly be risking over-diversification.
Goverments have other RG 97 levers to pull, McShane warns
The author of a review of ASIC’s divisive fee-disclosure regime says other jurisdictions use centralisation to reduce systemic costs.
ASFA sees ‘more pain ahead’ for group insurance
Industry lights look at code of practice and issues with multiple accounts as they discuss how to protect value sector provides.
Don’t risk your reputation, check your portfolio
In this Q&A, First State Super head of corporate affairs Michael Baldwin has guidance for those looking to spread their fund’s good name.
