Active or passive? The answer depends on the fund
Decisions about whether to award a mandate to an active manager or an indexed provider must be based on the asset owner’s strengths.
Strategy for an un-presidented reflation fade
With a Trump boost and the reflation trade both looking shaky, Newton’s Aron Pataki backs capital preservation and absolute returns.
Floating the argument for liquid alternative strategies
Some leading super funds are reshaping their hedge fund strategies as they move from picking individual securities towards a macro approach.
Impact investment an opportunity across all asset classes
An AIST Super Investments Conference panel on social impact investing highlighted the opportunity for super funds. Maria Wilton writes.
BTFG names Corrin Collocott CIO
BT Financial Group has named Corrin Collocott its new CIO, six months after predecessor Martyn Wild was ousted amid a conduct scandal.
Vote ‘yes’ for marriage equality
Gay and lesbian people are just that, people. As such, they must be allowed the same civil rights as non-gay and lesbian people.
Women in Super launches #MakeSuperFair campaign
WIS has embarked upon one of its most ambitious projects to date, which already has the support of many stakeholders.
Embrace sustainable development goals for the future
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are shaping opportunities for Cbus, and the fund’s Alexandra West hopes peers come on board, too.
Time for the ASX 200 to disclose climate-related risks
ACSI is calling on the ASX 200 to adopt the Financial Stability Board’s climate-related financial disclosures best practice framework.
TCorp’s Kylie Willment appointed Mercer Pacific CIO
Mercer has named responsible investment specialist Kylie Willment as its new chief investment officer for the Pacific region.
