Statewide Super moves to software-as-service model
Statewide Super has decided to focus on fund administration and optimising the member experience, rather than concentrating on internal software development and maintenance
Investment structures put forward for affordable housing
BAMs, DRuMs, a new Commonwealth clearinghouse and a ‘pathway to ownership’ were all suggestions made to the federal government on how to unlock the affordable housing space for institutional investors
Vision Super’s retained funds in retirement jump by $139m
Advice has driven an increase in members taking transition to retirement products, which should give the government food for thought when considering tax arrangements
Leigh Gavin moves to LUCRF Super
Gavin is the second high-profile person to move across from Frontier to a super fund in recent months, marking a wider trend in the industry
Keeping superannuation in perspective
Tom Garcia says we need to think very carefully about long-term consequences of super tax reform before changes are made
Women and super
Australians are brought up to believe that everyone should have a fair go. Yet sometimes we accept this aspect of our identity so strongly that we ignore glaring instances of inequality
The importance of diversity in good governance
Mellody Hobson asks who should drive the move towards more diversity on boards – and why
Principles for restructuring fund manager fees
Asset-based fees little reflect managers’ ability, and clients don’t get enough benefit of scale. So how should managers be paid?
Telstra Super’s new CIO sees opportunity in internalisation
Graeme Miller sees great opportunities for further strategic development in internalisation and pension products
Retiring “forefather” Bob Henricks challenges the industry
As he retires, Bob Henricks has challenged the industry to keep the representative model to curtail an increase in remuneration
More data growing sophistication in group insurance
Six superannuation funds met to discuss their progress in gaining better information about their members, and how this is reshaping their insurance offer
