EISS Super’s new insurance deal helps members made redundant
The importance of insurance and financial advice from industry super funds is magnified when mass redundancies occur among their members.
Westpac extends push into Choice with BT Panorama Super
The scale and sophistication of the BT Group’s investment in technology is an edge few of its competitors can match.
QSuper grapples with retirement income in low-return world
QSuper chief executive Michael Pennisi is focused on developing strategies to help members endure expected lower investment returns in 2017.
PRI’s Australia Roadmap leads to APRA
Updating the prudential regulator’s guidance is the focus of the Principles of Responsible Investment’s newly launched Australia Roadmap.
MTAA Super boss Leeanne Turner touts benefits of a rebrand
MTAA Super launched a major rebrand in 2016; now chief executive Leeanne Turner is trying to fight member apathy in the face of regulatory uncertainty.
Christian Super boss proud of compassionate life insurance
At Christian Super, handling group insurance claims in-house allows staff to pray with members in their time of difficulty.
UniSuper takes on post retirement with FlexiChoice
Launching a new flagship retirement-income product and responding to a slew of industry-wide issues will keep UniSuper boss Kevin O’Sullivan busy in 2017.
Intrust Super to launch mobile member sign-up
Improving digital and mobile services is a top priority for Intrust Super chief executive Brendan O’Farrell in 2017.
Catholic Super, Hostplus top 2016 SuperRatings rankings
Catholic Super and Hostplus delivered 10.1 per cent for MySuper members in 2016, leading a pack of industry funds that topped the rankings.
Don’t bank on Trump boosting markets in 2017
Sunsuper CIO Ian Patrick fears markets have already seen the best of the Trump bump. He is braced for volatility and low returns in 2017.
Australian Ethical’s plan to in-house more fixed interest
Australian Ethical’s David Macri overhauled the international equities strategy in 2016. The international fixed interest portfolio is next.
Australian Catholic’s Greg Cantor wants to build trust
Australian Catholic Superannuation & Retirement Fund’s Greg Cantor says the real battle is helping the public keep the faith in the system.
