80% Indigenous workers won’t have a comfortable retirement
Only 20% of Indigenous workers in full-time employment will accumulate enough to achieve ASFA’s comfortable standard of living in retirement
The rise of women
CMSF was successful for many reasons, not least because of efforts at gender balance throughout the event
Pay survey insights
Delve into the figures behind the Investment Magazine remuneration study to see who received the biggest bonus, and who received the largest increase in total remuneration
The theories behind the pay
The path of pay on performance is paved with disaster and leads only to ruin. Just ask Lehman Brothers, says David Galloway
Ambitious targets on governance
Good governance comes from much more than the independence of directors, and some characteristics are more tangible than others
Often it pays to “do nothing”
To overcome action bias, investors need to be aware of it, change their behaviour when they recognise it and do nothing, says Sam Sicilia
What to do about sequencing risk?
As memories of the GFC slowly fade, and as we as an industry (hopefully) continue to synthesise the many lessons learnt, we wonder whether investors will do better when the next big crisis enters stage left
A man for the people, Richard Brandweiner
Richard Brandweiner’s sense of purpose and commitment to the member – as well as his ability to effortless communicate with all and any stakeholders and staff – are what sets him apart from his peers
Australian Ethical making returns from a third of the market
Australian Ethical’s beliefs restrict it to a third of the companies in the ASX200, but the fund’s chief investment officer, David Macri, makes a strong defence for why it is actually better diversified than other investors
Is super post-retirement ready?
When it comes to the potential of superannuation, StatePlus’s chair Peeyush Gupta has a broad vision, and some real concerns. The industry just needs to be aware of the potential – and to move past debate – to prepare for the reality of 30-year retirements
Reflections on retirement income offerings
At the recent Conexus Chair Forum, panellists discussed retirement income strategies. This was timely. Solutions for members in the post-retirement phase remain the number one priority for fund chief executives, according to the latest Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia and PwC CEO survey.
Do super funds have the right retirement strategies?
Despite varying characteristics among retirees, fund member behaviour falls into three main categories for which funds don’t yet have plans
