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.
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.
