John Brumby’s guide to PPPs
The Victorian government’s public–private partnership process has been adopted, almost in its entirety, Australia-wide and is an important part of the solution to our nation’s current infrastructure deficit.
Two for the price of one: Cbus’ CIO finalists
Trish Donohue and Kristian Fok work closely in a split CIO role. This year they are joint Conexus award finalists.
New Foundations: TCorp’s Mark O’Brien
In his first interview since being appointed at TCorp, Mark O’Brien speaks about how liability management is a key influence on strategy
QSuper’s measured venture into securities lending
After the success of QSuper’s pilot securities lending program, it believes other super funds would be remiss not to consider the strategy.
AustralianSuper gains advantage from integrating compliance
Where process change is contemplated, the fund is now able to quickly pinpoint the implications for regulatory obligations
The Future Fund’s single source of truth
Data is a strategic asset that requires strong governance to minimise duplication and fragmentation but maintain accessibility.
Outsource responsibility but not accountability: Suncorp
A key principle for Suncorp has been while it outsources responsibility for investment operations to providers, it retains accountability.
Most institutional investors won’t recommend their manager
Trust has increased, but there are still gaps between investor demands and what is delivered; and the pressure rises during downturns
Election will be defined by superannuation: Chalmers
The shadow minister says super will be central in the upcoming election
First clarify the objectives to underpin super tax policy
Enshrining the objectives of compulsory superannuation in legislation has broad and bipartisan support, and transparency would rebuild trust
AustralianSuper’s in-house analysts inform asset allocation
Investment teams will need to work harder and faster in 2016. Having expanded its in-house teams, AustralianSuper is ahead of the game.
