Aligning the pillars of post-retirement
Five separate components need to be considered if retirement solutions are to be adequately developed.
Ken Williams replaces Juliet Brown as Statewide Super chair
Statewide Super independent chair Juliet Brown will step down from December 31, 2016, to be succeeded by Ken Williams.
Kinetic Super CEO Andrew Barnett resigns
Kinetic Super boss Andrew Barnett has resigned after eight months citing ill health. Katherine Kaspar has been named as his replacement.
Australia loosens grip on third in world super rankings
Australia has ranked third for the best superannuation system in the world, but indicators show that may not last without key reforms.
How four super funds are trying to claw back unpaid super
A recent joint ISA/Cbus report found that one in three workers were not receiving their full Superannuation Guarantee entitlements.
Media Super’s $100m Aus film investment returns 6.8 per cent
Media Super’s investments in Australian film and television productions has passed $100 million via its revolving loan fund.
Foreign fund flows into Australia doubled over five years
Servicing a $2.1 trillion superannuation industry has equipped local fund managers with skills that are attractive to overseas investors.
Transport Super merges with MyLife MySuper
Transport Super has merged with MyLife MySuper as part of a master trust, effective from December 1, 2016.
First State Super names Damian Graham new CIO
Following the departure of Richard Brandweiner First State Super has confirmed acting chief investment officer Damian Graham has been permanently appointed to the role. Graham plans to insource more investments in 2017.
Mercer acquires Pillar Administration
Mercer has won the NSW Government’s auction to acquire the state’s back office superannuation business, Pillar Administration with a $35 million bid.
Challenger reshuffles executive ranks
Richard Howes and Chris Plater have both been promoted in a reshuffle at Challenger as Paul Rogan exits to launch his own fintech start-up.
How StatePlus is smoothing the ride with smart beta
StatePlus has enhanced its retirement income proposition through the clever use of smart beta strategies.
