The impact on portfolios of the increase in negative yields
The lack of liquidity in fixed income markets could be an opportunity for investors looking to buy
Future Fund and Cbus see big opportunities in direct lending
Super fund representatives discussed prospects available to them in direct lending that banks just do not have
First State Super, Hostplus and BT on cash allocations
Three super funds’ investment heads have differing strategies when it comes to cash, based on their member profiles. But it seems if cash is not always king it is still at least a prince
Tasplan moves to lifecycle as part of merger with RBF
Approximately 90 per cent of Tasplan’s members will be affected as it moves its default offering to a lifecycle product
Where to go in long-term lows?
As fixed income continues to deliver sub-par returns, investors are either moving up the risk curve or exploring other defensive options. Investment Magazine speaks to key industry figures to find out what other options exist
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
