A smarter way to look forward on foreign exchange risk
Modelling suggests a long-term allocation to foreign exchange call options can complement currency forward contracts during volatility. Michael Sommers explains.
Dan Farmer promoted to CIO at IOOF as Steve Merlicek retires
IOOF Holdings’ longstanding head of Australian equities, Dan Farmer, will replace Steve Merlicek as chief investment officer from July 1, 2017.
ACSA chair Knights calls for help amid regulatory changes
With major shake-ups ahead for tax reform, investment operations and more, ACSA wants volunteers to help it keep up.
Super fund chairs on the lookout for tech-savvy directors
A snap survey of 39 superannuation fund chairs revealed that technological expertise has become the most sought after skill in trustees.
NGS boosts capabilities as QIEC merger talks continue
As merger talks bubbled throughout 2016, the executive team at NGS Super was also busy implementing technology upgrades and expanding the fund’s advice offering.
Five battles super funds need to win in 2017
Raewyn Williams, from Parametric, shares her picks for the five items that should be at the top of the superannuation industry’s to-do list in 2017.
Challenger chair Polson says good culture is no surprise
Pay structures and casual dinners are building blocks of good executive culture, Challenger chair Peter Polson and CEO Brian Benari say.
The seven conversations boards need to have
Rezilium’s Kamal Sarma tells fund chairs the right conversations can help bridge the gap between intent and interpretation.
ASIC hits NAB super trustee with new licence conditions
Underpayment of insurance claims and incorrect charging of fees are just two of the reasons ASIC has placed additional licence conditions on NULIS Nominees.
SMSF Association chief Andrea Slattery resigns
Andrea Slattery has resigned as chief executive of the Self Managed Super Fund Association. John Maroney has been appointed as successor.
Effective super boards need that camaraderie
Mutual respect, freedom of thought and trust are all keys to a good working relationship among board members and between the board and management.
