LGS annuities complementary to account-based pension
LGS has launched its first annuity product to complement its account-based pensions, as a strategy to defend against longevity risk
MIESF observes parallels in responses to AA and fixed income
In this difficult investment environment there are parallels between investors responses to asset allocation and to fixed income, observes Mary McLaughlin, CIO of MIESF
Equipsuper investment strategy change largest in a decade
A shift in focus to liabilities and income replacement has led Equipsuper to change its investment strategy
REST property option returns 12.99% for the year
The strength of performance in its property portfolios allowed REST to post positive returns, despite losses in international equities
‘Future proofing’ super fund portfolios
A scenarios based approach and deeper understanding of risk is needed by super funds if they are to ‘future proof’ their portfolios
Five directors appointed to super funds
VicSuper, Sunsuper and Russell Investments have announced appointments to their respective superannuation trustee boards
The huge impact of mental health on business
Businesses are beginning to appreciate the impact of both poor mental health and positive mental health on productivity and the bottom line
$15 billion increase in sustainability mandates from super
Super funds have been the main force behind sustainability themed mandates growing from $8 billion to $23 billion over the past year – an increase of 179 per cent
Excessively frequent super changes may prompt ‘Suprexit’
Tinkering with superannuation by politicians of all persuasions is undermining Australians’ confidence in saving for retirement
The time for financial advice disruption is nigh
With almost as many legal definitions for financial advice as there are asset classes, and confusion in the industry about what advice is allowable under each definition, the time is ripe for change
Angela Emslie: A champion for change
With more than two decades spent working on Australian superannuation fund boards, HESTA’s chair Angela Emslie talks to Investment Magazine about championing women, the war on fees, and her move to the global stage
Indigenous access to superannuation improved by AUSTRAC
Indigenous Australians’ ability to access superannuation has been improved following new guidance from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre
