Vision Super astounded by bonds following Trump win
Despite dynamically repositioning the portfolio because of a poor outlook on bonds, the asset class has astounded Vision Super this past week.
Firestorm inbound on default super review
The Productivity Commission is reviewing the default super system, and whichever way the review leans, opinion will be divided.
What makes the board of a listed company great?
New research by ACSI shows that ASX 200 boards are making headway on gender diversity but are showing their age.
Stop ‘beauty contest’ and act like Keynes: Ambachtsheer
Investors need to stop treating stocks as a ‘beauty contest’ and follow the hard investment style of Keynes.
The $6 billion-a-year problem
New legislation to introduce ‘single touch payroll’ (STP), is expected to see the ATO take on a much greater compliance role.
Bad people, or bad decisions?
Banking and Finance Oath director Clare Payne takes a look at how investors can make better decisions, more of the time.
New ASFA boss Martin Fahy calls for a united front
Retail and non-profit stakeholders should keep a lid on their infighting, and focus on presenting a more united front on common interests.
Trump victory turns ASFA crowd skittish
The large crowd that had assembled in the morning quickly thinned after lunch as news filtered through that Trump had won the key swing states of Ohio, then Florida, and North Carolina.
LGS CIO profile: considering all the alternatives
Although Local Government Super has received accolades for environmentally sustainable investing, chief investment officer Craig Turnbull is equally concerned with questions about financial sustainability.
MLC Life targets growth via industry super funds
Bolstered by a cash injection from its new Japanese owners Nippon Life, MLC Life Insurance is courting industry super funds in a bid to win more group insurance mandates.
REST using Acorns app to encourage voluntary savings
REST Industry Super has entered into a partnership with Acorns giving members six-months free use of its micro-investment app.
Cbus brings Deloitte tax guru Daryn Loo in-house
Cbus has appointed an in-house head of investments taxation, illustrating the growing pressure on funds to reduce tax leakage.
