Access to super can be lifeline for family violence victims
Financial constraints keep women in abusive situations. ASFA’s Fiona Galbraith says early access to super could help some reach safety.
We can invest to make an impact, Side by Side
The Wayside Chapel wants corporate leaders to combine business discipline with social objectives. Michael Traill accepts the challenge.
Good values build brand identity in financial services
A reputation for laudable traits will create more loyalty for financial services providers than ads alone, marketing expert Simon Bell says.
Technology race a potential threat to global stability
The world is on thin ice in 2018, with the risk of a ‘global tech cold war’ just one of the pressure points, Willis Sparks warns.
Shun the ratings racket
First Super has opted out of providing its data to research houses for fund league tables, and CEO Bill Watson hopes its peers will, too.
No time to waste for retirement services innovation
There is an urgent need to invest in products and services to assist retirement-age members, SuperEd chairman Jeremy Duffield urges.
Market correction teaches advisers valuable lesson
Planners must be able to convince clients what matters, and the foundation of that is the right education, the global head of CIMA says
Mental health: Early intervention is key
Good work breeds good mental health, supporting the argument that more people need rehabilitation sooner – and group insurance can help.
Super funds can learn the power of choice from SMSFs
Venture capitalist Ben Chong says big super funds should emulate SMSF providers that partner with fintech to integrate robo-advice.
Look to UK and South Africa on retirement products
Australian super funds should look to how foreign peers have used data to help workers achieve retirement goals, a Schroders executive says.
UN SDGs can propel impact investing into the mainstream
Listed markets can and should help make impact investing more widespread, but big challenges must first be overcome, Simone Bouch says.
MLC CIO Jonathan Armitage: Tricky times ahead
CIO of the Year finalist Jonathan Armitage is bringing control of more decisions in-house as the long-term outlook starts to look unstable.
