Fund of the Year – Large: QSuper
The fund’s investment philosophy is focused on the outcomes for our members, rather than the actual short-termism of its investment returns.
Fund of the Year – Member services: Plum Superannuation Fund
When turning members into advocates is a stated business objective, focusing on doing the best job possible for them just naturally follows.
Fund of the Year – Default: UniSuper
When the default position of a fund is great member service the emphasis shifts to keeping an eye out for those times that it doesn’t happen
Fund of the Year – Pension: QSuper
Super funds know they must invest differently in members’ pension phase, but QSuper is learning that it must also communicate differently
Superannuation Fund of the year and other winners revealed
The winners of the fourth annual Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards were announced last night at a ceremony in Melbourne.
Private assets: The benefits of local ownership
Some unlisted investments have the dual benefits of generating good risk-adjusted returns and benefiting wider societal and economic drivers
Private debt evolves into attractive asset class
The private debt market is growing dramatically and constantly evolving, making it an attractive asset class for investors
Australian investors are being parochial
Australian investors in real estate are very parochial and should diversify offshore, says Tom Lee from Blackrock real estate.
Shifting relationship with managers in private equity
Manager relationships are becoming even more important in private equity according to investors at Sunsuper, HESTA and New Zealand Super.
Three super funds attain new investment certification
Australian Ethical Super, Christian Super and LGS are the first to attain Whole of Superannuation Fund Responsible Investment certification.
