MLC & Plum key into digital experience in 2017
After a year spent consolidating in 2016, NAB’s MLC and Plum Super are focused on enhancing members’ digital experience in 2017.
No backing down on independent directors
The government’s feud with the not-for-profit super industry lobby, over independent director legislation, is at a deadlock.
Custody sector passes $3 trillion milestone
Strong growth in the second half of the year has helped the custody industry become the largest it has ever been.
Super bosses’ rallying cry to government: hands off
There are many challenges facing the sector, but in order to meet any of them fund CEOs say they need a break from all this change.
Members’ voluntary super contributions went down in 2016
UBS and the Financial Services Council blamed ‘constant’ tinkering with super policy for a 1.5 per cent dip in annual member contributions.
AIST names Eva Scheerlinck acting chief executive
Eva Scheerlinck will become acting CEO of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees following Tom Garcia’s departure next week.
What super funds can learn from the Santiago Principles
There are lessons for the local superannuation industry in how an international collective of sovereign wealth funds is working together to improve their transparency and governance standards.
Path to data sharing has obstacles along the way
Institutional investors need new operating models if they’re to solve the problem of how to clear data silos that add cost, inefficiency.
Sunsuper takes leadership tips from ballet, footy, boardroom
A top academic, a ballet great, an All Blacks manager and a leading non-executive director recently discussed what makes a great team.
Global inflation inflexion point plants seeds of US ruin
A range of experts predicts new US President Trump’s economic policy could lead the country to a fiscal catastrophe by 2020.
Cbus Super to integrate UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
In her new role at Cbus Super, Alexandra West wants to add extra value for members by incorporating sustainability, especially in the property portfolio.
