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.
The pain revolution
Persistent pain creates a burden for patients and businesses. A gathering of super and insurance industry leaders discussed solutions.
All China Access
The addition of A-shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index puts the Asian giant’s mainland markets on everybody’s radar. Local investors ga
SeLFIES a good look for Australian retirement
Bond instruments linked to the standard of living would address income security and have the desired effects of a CIPR.
Active managers will outperform in the low-growth era: UBS
Expected volatility will put managers in position for best performance in 30 years, UBS’s Paul Winter says.
Super funds expand responsible investment
An RIAA study has found that Australian superannuation funds are offering more options in responsible and ethical investing.
The data gold rush
There’s been a surge in the volume of business data worldwide. BNP Paribas explores the biggest challenges for institutional investors.
VFMC’s Russell Clarke: Centred and whole
VFMC’s chief investment officer Russell Clarke discusses plans for continuous improvement at the organisation.
Ask the right questions about alternative risk premia
Investors need to be aware of underlying exposures in alternative risk premia, particularly the equity risk, which can sometimes be hidden.
Portfolio complexity can hurt performance and culture
Clearing complexity out of a portfolio is particularly challenging in tough markets but it pays off in more ways than one.
When asset selection goes granular – and when it doesn’t
Tailoring allocation can mean generating more finely tuned buckets but it can also lead to broad mandates and a more holistic approach.
