Caution to endure today, engagement to save tomorrow
Pension funds are remaining conservative in anticipation of a downturn and shifting from divestment to active ownership for long-term value.
World’s capital markets strong as ever, fund managers say
Market fundamentals are in great shape, although debt and cyber-risk are potential dangers, delegates at the Milken conference heard.
Opt-in group cover for young people stirs debate
Stakeholders expressed concern the move would leave young people at risk and were unsure how different types of members would be affected.
No super overhaul, this time
The Federal Budget contains some minor, and sensible, tweaks for SMSFs and age pensioners alike but, for once, the system did not get major
Industry funds, high balances tops in satisfaction
Industry fund members and people with high account balances are most satisfied with super, Roy Morgan ratings show.
Be realistic about fixed income returns
Investors in absolute return fixed income need to keep a bridle on expectations and pick managers carefully, Avant Mutual CIO says.
Private markets require different skills
Global adviser warns of “recipe for failure” if super funds don’t think about expanding their capabilities before co-investing.
Retirement not so super, for women
A complex web of workforce and social trends intersect to create a large gender gap in outcomes, a conference has heard.
Manage currency short term to win long term
The US dollar will maintain its reserve status for now but immediate threats to it must still be addressed, AMP Capital’s Nader Naeimi says.
Shared value – the future of doing business
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Eight-year bull run breeds private-market caution
Asset investors revealed their strategies as they shifted gears for a downturn – and appreciation in the next cycle.
REI to adjust pension portfolios based on age
REI will use a new strategy for pension members that splits their accounts across balanced and cash options in line with their age.
