Euro, renminbi challenge for global reserve currency status
The US dollar’s dominance is coming to an inflection point, as China and Europe push for pre-eminence in foreign currency markets.
Cbus energy deal continues direct investment push
The super fund has a target of more than 30 per cent of assets managed internally. A recent renewable energy deal is part of the plan.
Centrelink woes create an opportunity for funds
Profit-for-member funds can improve member retention by offering help navigating age pension red tape.
Super funds’ ethics more transparent with stewardship code
ACSI’s recently launched code of practice is a move towards transparency and better stewardship of human rights and supply-chain risks.
Productivity Commission proposal would transform super
A plan to limit default super to 10 top funds would ‘dramatically change’ retirement funding, ASFA chief executive Dr Martin Fahy says.
Lifeskills: More for tech and mental health
At legalsuper, a long-term partnership with OnePath Life is now leading to improvements in data systems and members’ overall wellbeing.
Find comfort in multi-asset margin
In today’s overvalued markets, a portfolio can provide more safety from downturns and flat returns if it extends holdings beyond equities.
AIMCo makes private equity top priority
Canada’s AIMCo is taking ownership stakes in energy groups and hedge funds, and has a renewed interest in private equity.
Mine Super makes the last, best step in transformation
Mine Super improved by taking asset allocation in-house and updating platforms. But CIO David Bell says a new mindset maximised the payoff.
MetLife’s Deanne Stewart to replace Dwyer as First State CEO
MetLife Australia chief executive Deanne Stewart will replace the retiring Michael Dwyer at the $90 billion industry fund this November.
Photo Gallery: Fiduciary Investors Symposium 2018
The 2018 Investment Magazine Fiduciary Investors Symposium took place in the Blue Mountains, May 21-23. View the photo gallery here.
China-US rivalry looks volatile
Are the world powers on course for war? Could global investors get smashed between the two? The answers appear to be yes and yes.
