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
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’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
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
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.
Despite varying characteristics among retirees, fund member behaviour falls into three main categories for which funds don’t yet have plans
Vision Super has been using a tail-risk hedging strategy to mitigate risk to its $2.2 billion defined benefit fund from a share market downturn
FEAL and Conexus Financial, the publisher of Investment Magazine, have signed a three year partnership deal renewing an 11 year relationship.
Super funds focused on member retention after retirement realise more is at stake for some members than better retirement outcomes
PGGM has committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 50 per cent, but for many asset classes it doesn’t know what the current carbon footprint is.
First State Super is implementing a portfolio-wide Climate Change Adaptation Plan to increase the fund’s resilience to the direct and indirect impacts of climate change
The former chief executive of Qantas Super has been appointed as the new chair of the Fund Executives Association Ltd
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