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.
TCorp senior analyst wins ESG rising star award
The winner of the 2018 Michael O’Sullivan ESG Rising Star Award is TCorp’s Komal Jalan, who has helped raise awareness of ESG integration.
Good culture means more than mere compliance: directors
Industry leaders told the ACSI conference that royal commission findings show company leadership must do more to ensure ethical behaviour.
ASIC, industry both call for greater effort to restore trust
ASIC chairman James Shipton and financial industry stakeholders all agreed everyone must work harder to put the public’s interest first.
