Direct investments help AustralianSuper reach $100 billion
AustralianSuper has highlighted a greater focus on direct investments as a major reason for its funds under management (FUM) increasing to above $100 billion
Global consistency needed to achieve long-term value: Cbus
Cbus has called on policymakers across jurisdictions to create comparability around ESG obligations and responsibilities, so that it can be integrated into investment practices
FSS’ Fire and Rescue investment part of larger thematic
First State Super’s investment in a training facility for Fire and Rescue NSW at Erskine Park is part of a larger plan for Western Sydney
NESS Super reduces insurance premiums by 15 per cent
NESS Super has reduced insurance premiums for both total and permanent disability (TPD) and death cover by 15 per cent from July 1
Curbing tax avoidance – is Australia up to the challenge?
The level of tax avoidance has escalated to embarrassing heights, with the general view that tax rules allow the wealthy and powerful to get away without paying their fair share of taxes being grounded in reality
No ‘rock stars’ but big support for Big Super Day Out
Fifteen organisations supported the Big Super Day Out, a community event to help Indigenous people connect with their superannuation
Three super fund CIOs views of Brexit
Investment Magazine looks at how chief investment officers from three super funds have reacted to the black swan event
QIC’s examines objectives in a low-growth environment
The reality of having bond yields in the negative territory is deeply challenging to asset owners, and they might need to re-examine returns
Equipsuper looking at investments ‘through a different lens’
Equipsuper is utilising enterprise risk management (ERM) to focus its investment strategy on member outcomes in retirement
Internalisation ‘not an option’ for Hostplus
Hostplus’ expansion of its investment team is so it can do more things simultaneously, rather than an attempt to internally manage assets
Special report: Super purpose defined, but road map required
In recent weeks, the Turnbull government’s budget announcements have generated some super-sized discussions and much chatter around superannuation. With the purpose of super to be enshrined in legislation, we look to the future where the superannuation system needs to be to provide all Australians with dignity in retirement. In this special report Investment Magazine publishes … Read more
New direction for Australia’s retirement income system
The super game has changed for ever. Although the changes will not be without controversy, they are designed to ensure that our system delivers improved retirement incomes in a sustainable manner.
