Super industry split on proposed ‘safe harbour’ CIPR rules
Treasury is getting mixed messages from the industry about whether the proposed CIPR framework’s ‘safe harbour’ for trustees is a good idea.
Get a jump on the competition in the CIPR market
Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement create a challenge and an opportunity. Invest in the right systems to gain an edge.
Give, save and spend the rest: Peter Murphy
Encouraging members to embrace charitable giving during the accumulation phase could leave them better prepared for retirement.
Newly privatised NSW Lands to develop IT and data products
The consortium that bagged NSW Land and Property Information for $2.6 billion plans to invest in technology and roll out a range of new products to improve profitability.
Sunsuper bags another merger in Kinetic Super deal
Sunsuper has continued its growth push in a move that will create a $45 billion fund. The deal is set to be finalised by year end.
Keep the spotlight on the super gender gap
Only continued pressure will ensure that the societal and cultural forces behind poor retirement outcomes for women get addressed.
Good governance comes from principles: AIST
The AIST’s incoming governance code is a reflection of the profit-to-member sector’s commitment to protecting workers’ best interests.
Mark Burgess to head HESTA’s new investment committee
HESTA has recruited former Future Fund boss Mark Burgess to chair its new investment committee as it builds an in-house investment team.
How democratic process can help sovereign wealth funds
Transparency and greater engagement can help sovereign wealth funds avoid the tussles some are now having with citizens.
Federal Reserve’s Jim Bullard says US markets are insulated
The Fed’s James ‘Jim’ Bullard is also more inclined to let the central bank’s bond-buying program run off in 2017 than hike interest rates.
The thinking behind HESTA’s new investment strategy
HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey explains the drivers behind the $36 billion industry fund’s plan to expand its internal investment team.
Introducing the Member’s Default Utility Function Version 1
Industry officials and academics have created a formula designed to help funds assess the best retirement option for their members.
