Club Plus appoints J.P. Morgan as custodian
Club Plus Super has appointed J.P. Morgan as its provider of custody and fund services, following a competitive tender process
AustralianSuper’s rehab program returns 42.5% to work
The program has been running for close to two years with 85 per cent of members who were offered the option accepting it
REST builds empathy based claims process
Empathy, compassion, simplification, connection and empowerment, form the essence of REST’s claims transformation
Two-tier approach for Aus Catholic Super’s front-line staff
The two-tier strategy is to improve the resilience of its front-line staff in dealing with traumatic related insurance claims
Sunsuper’s e-claims improves claimant satisfaction by 35%
Within three months of launch, Sunsuper was receiving 70 per cent of its lodgements through the e-claims service
Equity risk premium distorted by short-termism: LUCRF
The equity risk premium is as high as it is because investors are looking at portfolio too often, according to Daniel Grioli of LUCRF
Longevity basis risk research underway
Research into longevity basis risk is underway to help develop a life market, led by Macquarie University
Australians no longer ‘disengaged’ with their super
Australians are showing a marked in responsible, ethical investment options and how their savings a managed
Four factors for super funds to keep members’ trust
To keep members’ trust super funds should not use “simple levers” when faced with competitive pressures
VicSuper expands distribution team
VicSuper has appointed an executive manager of distribution to help grow its financial planning presence
Rethinking the role of equities
Investors are exploring if small caps, emerging markets or enhanced passive might help deliver stronger returns
