Global FX Code of Conduct aims to make market robust
The Global FX Code of Conduct aims to help wholesale foreign exchange markets build a more level playing field.
Funds move into long-term infrastructure debt as banks exit
Tough regulations are forcing banks to exit infrastructure debt, paving the way for institutional investors.
TCorp and EISS keep risk analysis close to home
Institutional investors must keep accountability for assessing risk in house, two experts in the field explained.
Asset owners embrace operating-partner model in PE
Growth companies are leaving public markets, offering access to private equity investors that can provide more than capital.
Active concentrations tipped to pay off over next five years
The prevalence of index funds creates an opportunity for concentrated active managers as the outlook for broad equity markets flattens.
Fair and efficient markets rely on people power
CFA Societies are taking the lead in promoting professionalism and ethics, because the fairness of markets is driven by human behaviour.
Insurance in super code called ‘disappointment’
Super funds and their insurers have been slammed for not delivering on the new Insurance in Superannuation Code of Practice.
David Atkin to be next SuperFriend chair
Cbus Super chief executive David Atkin will replace retiring REST Industry Super chief Damian Hill as chair of SuperFriend.
Credit markets face daunting outlook
Leading fixed income managers share serious concerns for bond yields as central banks tighten.
UCA Funds Management names new CEO
The Uniting Church of Australia’s funds management arm has named the replacement to retiring chief executive Michael Walsh.
Making a game of planning for retirement
ESSSuper applied behavioural finance theory and gamification technology in its online retirement planning tool AssistMe, Mark Puli writes.
Eerily low volatility raises fears of obscuring risk
Investors are increasingly questioning whether the fear index, a reflection of volatility, is still a reliable indicator of market risk.
