ASIC and super funds at loggerheads over RG 97
The executives responsible for running the back-office systems of many superannuation funds have expressed frustration at the regulator’s “painful” new rules for disclosing fees and costs.
Investment Magazine Salary Survey 2017: Who gets what
The Investment Magazine Salary Survey 2017 shows super funds are being paid more than ever and short term bonuses are increasingly common.
There’s distrust and discord, but don’t get discouraged
The Future Laboratory’s Chris Sanderson paints a daunting picture of the challenges facing Australian super funds if they are to ensure their survival. But he also sees opportunities. Amanda White writes.
The case for collateralised loan obligations
During the financial crisis, asset-backed securities earned a bad reputation, but Alcentra’s Cathy Bevan argues that collateralised loan obligations can add quality diversification.
Single touch payroll will give members’ fund choice a nudge
Getting the design right will be critical to ensure it does not pervert how individuals choose a fund. David Haynes writes.
APRA declares managing climate risk a prudential obligation
APRA has stated clearly that banks, insurers and super funds have a duty to calculate the financial risks linked to climate change.
The struggle to implement RG97
Complying with the new demands from government is one of the biggest challenges to confront investment operations teams in decades.
Calm under fire: REST’s Brendan Casey
As adept at giving orders as taking them, REST’s Brendan Casey juggles his dual careers in military and investment operations with aplomb.
SuperFriend warns workplace mental health getting worse
Despite the clear business case to improve support for employees’ sense of wellbeing, progress is going in reverse, research shows.
On the geopolitical horizon in the Year of the Rooster
It’s impossible for asset owners to predict what new geopolitical upsets are around the corner. Diversification will be the key to keeping portfolios resilient in 2017.
