Energy Super restructure creates three general manager roles
Michael Abbott, Phil McCarthy (both formerly of QSuper) and David Beal have been appointed to the newly-created roles at the $6 billion fund
RBF-TAS/Tasplan merger passes Parliament
The merger between Tasplan and Retirement Benefits Fund’s accumulation scheme (TAS) has cleared a major hurdle as legislation has been passed in both houses of the Tasmanian Parliament
SASB the missing link in ESG integration
No longer can analysts use the excuse there is inadequate data for incorporating ESG into investment decisions
The sound of silence
With an election kicking into gear, there is one thing missing from the major superannuation announcement: the superannuation guarantee. A statement to Investment Magazine from the shadow Treasurer could indicate that debate will be reignited
UniSuper’s investment in VCCC to bear fruit as doors open
UniSuper is to start receiving a high-quality cash flow from the Victorian Government as the doors of the VCCC open
AustralianSuper, Cbus and AIST sponsor Big Super Day Out
Big Super Day Out and not a rock star in sight but “super” stars abound as superannuation professionals volunteer their time to help Indigenous Australians become more financially literate
Gender tide still at snail’s pace
Look at some conference speaker lineups and you’d think more than half the population were wearing invisibility cloaks
Pauline Vamos’ reflections on an industry
As she prepares to vacate the chief executive role at ASFA, Pauline Vamos talks about her successes, regrets, and what must be done to preserve the ongoing success of superannuation
Transparency needed to avoid “moral hazard” in levies: AIST
To avoid “moral hazard” the transparency in Cost Recovery Impact Statements needs to increase alongside the levy increases on financial institutions
Kinetic Super app for ‘more regular engagement’
Kinetic Super has launched a new mobile app designed to keep members on top of their super and make it a part of their normal routine
First State Super’s plans for StatePlus
The ability to tailor bespoke solutions for members in post-retirement was a key reason for First State Super acquiring StatePlus for a reported $1 billion
Hostplus to work more closely with custodian
Hostplus will be working more closely with Citi as custodians are pivotal in setting strategy, says Greg Clark, head of investment strategy
