Government should hedge longevity risk
Longevity risk is the single most important consideration in post retirement, and the government should provide bonds to hedge the risk
Flawed investment strategy in post retirement
Super funds should not run the same investment strategy in the retirement phase as they do in the accumulation phase, says David Bell
Super funds need a suite of CIPRs
Super funds need to have a suite of comprehensive income products for retirement, as no single product can solve all risks for all members.
MTAA Super CEO revs up Mother’s Day Classic fundraising
Over the past two years Turner has raised about $20,000 for the Mother’s Day Classic, Australia’s biggest breast cancer research event
Reporting in ASX improved by FSC and ACSI
The continuing trend of ASX listed companies providing greater ESG disclosure to investors is being assisted by a new reporting guide
Ethnicity data needed to improve super for Indigenous people
Despite most funds indicating an interest in initiatives to improve access to superannuation for Indigenous people, few have taken action
Black & white: David Gonski
Given the ongoing scrutiny over the composition of executive boards, the beliefs of Australia’s most eminent chairman are worth hearing.
Fund of the Year – Overall: UniSuper
This award reflects the depth of expertise right across the fund’s operations, but that doesn’t mean the job is done, says Unisuper’s CEO.
Chief Investment Officer of the Year: Richard Brandweiner
First State Super’s Richard Brandweiner is characteristically deferential about his achievement.
Fund of the year – Small: Kinetic Super
When member service is ingrained in a fund’s culture and baked into the ethos of its people, the challenge can be to channel that energy.
Fund of the Year – Medium: Local Government Super
LGS’ approach to achieving best member outcomes is based on being so close to its key employers that it is thought of as one of them.
