Yassmin Abdel-Magied on beating bias
Author, engineer and broadcaster Yassmin Abdel-Magied delivered the Mavis Robertson Address at CMSF 2018. Her topic was “Beating bias”.
Big data reveals the conservatism of youth
Northern Trust’s analysis in the wake of a recent market correction provided valuable insights into how younger pension fund members behave.
Trustee of tomorrow needs holistic view of duties
Super fund directors of the future will need to retain public trust, embrace tech and expand their definition of members’ best interests.
AIST policy team has plenty on the go
Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees head of advocacy, Ailsa Goodwin, outlines what’s keeping her team busy in 2018.
Lessons on fund executive remuneration from North America
OTPP pays its investment staff top dollar and gets top results. A comparison with global giant CalPERS can provide insight for local funds.
Super system must adapt to gig economy
The union movement and super industry must act to shore up rights for workers in the gig economy if the system is to continue to thrive.
Super funds take too long with complaints: ASIC
As the new external dispute body prepares to launch, the regulator has flagged it may give funds less time to resolve disputes internally.
Robotics chief envisions workforce freed up to innovate
AI will bring down costs and change the super industry workforce for the better, JPMorgan robotics official Tancy Tan says.
Call for a six-hour work day to fix super gender gap
Economist Warwick Smith calls Australia’s superannuation laws biased against women and urges gutsy reforms.
Greg Brunner to head AIST governance panel
Former APRA executive Greg Brunner has been recruited to lead AIST’s Governance Code Monitoring Panel.
Dream big for the superannuation system
Eva Scheerlinck is set to open the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds 2018 by urging delegates to keep pursuing their big, important,
Big Super Day Out will grow in 2018
First Nations Foundation is quadrupling its efforts in the Indigenous community outreach program’s third year. Is your fund involved yet?
