Super’s ethical responsibility to reduce mistrust
There are four ways in which the superannuation system can help build trust across the Australian socio-political landscape.
Faith remains, but less absolute
As long-horizon views continue to show low rate and low returns, a focus has returned to the costs associated with hedge fund allocations
ACSI: Bonuses the new normal in the top 100
When is a bonus not a bonus? That question has been concentrating minds at ACSI over the past couple of months.
Mine Wealth + Wellbeing finishes investment team restructure
Mine Wealth + Wellbeing has completed the restructure of its investment team, building it out from four to 10 people.
Starting the conversation around mental health
Conexus Financial will host an event on October 11 as part of Mental Health Week and in memory of David Adiseshan to address the issue of suicide and mental health in the financial services industry.
A road ahead for sustainability
David Blood has outlined five priorities to to focus the sustainable investment effort on over the next five years.
Why retirement income should be the aim of DC
As the world moves to defined contribution structures many questions remain about its robustness, not the least of which is how defined contribution funds deliver adequacy
It’s more complicated than it should be
Against the background of a likely Senate Inquiry and increasing attention by the media and other stakeholders, insurance is one of the hottest topics in superannuation right now.
Current situation offers ‘no data’ to data-centric industry
On a panel at the Absolute Returns Conference on blue sky investing, members discussed the challenges of the current investment climate.
Through the rear view mirror – hedge funds
At the Conexus Financial Absolute Returns Conference, delegates were taken through the past decade of hedge fund history, and given insights into some current strategies by some of the best investors in the industry.
The ‘swings and roundabouts’ of diversification
The number one topic at many investment firms is that of diversification. A panel at the Absolute Returns Conference in Sydney discussed getting the balance right.
Insights from MassPRIM’s portfolio realignment
Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management’s senior investment officer talks about the effects of its major recalibration of of its hedge fund program in recent years.
