Investors watching ahead of China’s leadership reshuffle
As China’s Communist Party readies for its five-yearly leadership reshuffle, global investors are watching closely to see who wields power.
Trustees need to get pro-active on MyRetirement
Too many trustees are biding their time when it comes to delivering next-generation retirement income products, Patricia Pascuzzo writes.
Infocus Report: ESG gains popularity in fixed income markets
For fixed income investors wanting to incorporate ESG factors, it is not enough to mimic the approach equity managers take.
Future Fund to apply its ESG risk framework to technology
The head of ESG at Australia’s $150 billion Future Fund will have his remit expanded to include oversight of emerging technological risks.
Make bosses pay super at the same time as wages
Former Treasury insider turned Industry Super Australia adviser Phil Gallagher wants more done to crack down on unpaid super.
Sunsuper to go direct for absolute returns
As Sunsuper ups its allocation to hedge funds and alternative strategies it is cutting out intermediaries and looking for new co-investors.
Family violence victims deserve early access to super
The list of compassionate reasons to allow early access to super should be extended to help victims of family violence, Debby Blakey says.
Ex-ambassador resists pessimism about an uncertain world
Political economist Michael Thawley sees more geopolitical uncertainty today than ever but hopes governments can stave off a crisis.
Super sector ripe for technological disruption
For the financial services sector, the real danger of disruption comes from small, unknown innovators, the FSC Leaders Summit heard.
APRA’s Helen Rowell welcomes latest super reforms
Australia’s top superannuation regulator welcomes more powers from government, calls on funds not to wait for regulatory intervention.
TAL recruits mental health expert to work with super funds
An expert in post-traumatic stress disorder has urged super funds serving high risk industries to work more closely with employers.
