Era of ‘expand and pretend’ can’t last forever
Author Satyajit Das told a recent Investment Magazine conference the world is “playing an elaborate game of financial masturbation”.
CFA Research Challenge: ‘Future guardians’ off to Seoul
Teams from three Australian universities will head to South Korea to compete in the regional final of the CFA Institute Research Challenge.
ACSI wants easier path for shareholder resolutions on ESG
ACSI wants shareholders to have a better chance of calling public companies to account on ESG issues at annual general meetings.
Populism begets winners and losers in fixed income markets
Goldman Sachs Asset Management regional fixed income boss Philip Moffitt says high-yield assets will face pressure from geopolitical shifts.
Higher pension ages called fix for retirement crisis
A higher pension age is a universal policy fix for the pension crisis, says David Knox, author of the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index.
‘Maligned’ asset-backed securities ‘a good asset class’
The GFC gave asset-backed securities a bad reputation. But, with a disciplined approach, there is still a role for these products.
CFA global chief calls for a ‘state of grace’ built on trust
Innovation and integrity in capital markets will be the focus of the CFA Societies Australian Investment Conference 2017.
Aon and Equity Trustees expect superannuation merger
Equity Trustees won its bid to act as trustee of Aon Master Trust, creating a $5.2 billion fund and setting the stage for a further tie-up.
Australian pensions still highly rated but face headwinds
Australia’s retirement income system is still third in the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index, but its sustainability is slipping.
After Trump and Brexit, investors are rethinking risk
Planning for edge-case scenarios and finding new ways to ensure portfolio diversification has never been more important.
The GFC: 10 years on, a long-term view remains vital
Industry super funds have learned valuable lessons about preparing members for the tough times, REI Super chief executive Mal Smith writes.
Robert Brown named Custodial Services Association boss
The Australian Custodial Services Association has announced the appointment of Robert Brown as its chief executive.
