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.
Tax-free super pensions safe from government tinkering
Australians won’t be taxed in the pension phase, Scott Morrison told delegates at the SMSF Association National Conference.
CIO of the Year finalist: profiling Brandweiner
Bringing strengths in creating change and realising a vision, on joining First State Super Brandweiner reaffirmed a single focus and purpose
Central bank’s illusion failure causing volatility
Illusions created by and surrounding central banks are beginning to fall away, leading to the recent market volatility
Vamos’ priorities for her last months as chief executive
The ASFA chief executive has three areas of unfinished business she wants to deal with as well as a clear plan for the handover of her role
Calls for age pension objectives to be clarified with super
Changes in the assets-test taper changed the financial position of retirees and also, according to David Knox, the position of super
De-risking innovation in investment teams
Micro-funding a diverse portfolio of ideas is the most effective strategy to create a successful culture of innovation among super funds.
