Alternative credit allocations to grow
Asset owners’ search for yield and desire to diversify have inspired new strategies that will swell allocations, Willis Towers Watson says.
Super consumer body launches – thanks to ANZ, CBA misdeeds
The Superannuation Consumers’ Centre can now begin operations, on the strength of $2.5 million in enforceable undertakings from two banks.
Bonds won’t counter equity risk forever, expert argues
The practice of using fixed income as a sharemarket hedge won’t necessarily work forever, a portfolio manager suggested during a panel.
Time for Australian investors to embrace private debt
Non-banks make up about 90 per cent of the private debt market offshore. A specialist says it’s time for domestic lenders to catch on.
Super funds fill gaps in direct lending
Tighter rules for the big four create opportunities for superannuation funds and other non-bank lenders.
Chance for banks, institutions to partner on loans
Regulatory changes have created an opportunity for institutional investors to team up with banks on mid-market loans.
TelstraSuper’s Graeme Miller: the power of allocation
TelstraSuper CIO Graeme Miller has put his stamp on investments with a keen focus on dynamic asset allocation and an empowering mindset.
ESG in fixed interest doesn’t have to cost: Altius
Bond investors can use ESG approaches for risk management and do no harm to portfolio returns, a sector pioneer has said.
Managers set aside benchmark to chase growth
Low returns, rising bond risk and needs of sophisticated clients are driving unconstrained credit investments, fixed income specialists say.
In search of pain-free cash management
Leveraged technology can bring efficiency to term deposits. Experts gathered to discuss the evolution.
RG 97 disclosures too complicated, review finds
A review of the disclosure regime for super funds determines that it doesn’t provide consumers with good tools for comparisons.
Helping cancer patients get back to life, work and wellness
Up to 38% of Australians never return to work following cancer treatment, a new suite of support services and programs aims to change that.
