The government has been urged to use the same thinking with social bonds as it does with public–private partnerships (PPPs) to attract investments from super funds. Richard Brandweiner, chief investment officer of First State Super, said the government recognises that they need to share risk in order to attract money for greenfield infrastructure projects and that … Read more
Christian Super’s impact investments are an integral part of its portfolio construction because they deliver risk-adjusted returns via uncorrelated return drivers. Simba Marekera, senior portfolio analyst at Christian Super, told delegates at the inaugural Impact Investment Summit in Sydney that it does not apply impact discounts in pursuit of this strategy. “Unless we were convinced … Read more
The pursuit of a lean and nimble strategy at Aon Master Trust has led to one person simultaneously holding three vital positions within the fund. Investment Magazine interviews the chief investment officer, head and director, Janice Sengupta. Colorado-born Janice Sengupta serves as Aon Master Trust’s chief investment officer, head and director. While it might … Read more
It has taken the Treasury 10 months to make its response to the Financial System Inquiry. After all that time, the response is not as detailed or as forthcoming as some might have hoped. Investment Magazine reads between the lines to decode the Treasury’s 387 word statement on how it will respond to the FSI’s … Read more
The pension age in Australia should be automatically linked to life expectancy to help the system cope with large demographic changes in society. David Knox, senior partner at Mercer, made the suggestion after Australia fell from second to third place in the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index. He said some lessons could be taken from … Read more
Some of the most vindicated fund managers in a lacklustre year for markets are those running dynamic multi-asset funds. Funds run by the likes of Aviva Investors, Invesco, Schroders and Standard Life Investments are in line for a string of institutional wins by the end of the year. All lived up to their promise in … Read more
WA Super has appointed Towers Watson as asset consultant of its $2 billion investment portfolio for a three year initial term. The Perth based fund said Towers Watson was selected because of its breadth and depth of global research, the strength of its investment beliefs and investment strategy formulation process, as well as its innovation … Read more
The chair of Qantas Super, Anne Ward, has an extensive and eclectic background working in the boardroom including as chair of Zoos Victoria, the Centre for Investor Education, a director of the Foundation for Imaging Research, and a governor of the Howard Florey Neuroscience Institutes. Investment Magazine speaks to the woman who has made a … Read more
From being self-reliant on asset allocation to employing a partnership style with its managers – based on the mutual exchange of ideas – NZ Super has an advanced approach founded on the confidence of its investment ideas. Investment Magazine visited the NZ $29.6 billion fund to find out how it does this. On the climb towards the optimal … Read more
Delegates at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium, Balgownie Estate, Yarra Glen, Victoria will take part in a day long debate across multiple presentations on November 17 as to where opportunities lie in a valuation stretched world and how they can persuade their investment committees to accept changes to asset allocation to capture these. Olga Bitel, economist … Read more
Cbus is looking to grow its investment teams in Sydney and Melbourne, with the fund advertising three new positions. It is seeking an investment specialist of private markets transactions; a manager of investment communications; and a manager of investment risk and performance. The latter two will be based in Melbourne, while the role of investment … Read more
SSFS has given other super funds a statement of intent on its desire to be a national partner of choice for advice. The pension fund and financial planning company has changed its name to StatePlus and has spent $50 million to broaden digital access to its advice to include web chat, mobile phone and interactive … Read more
The investment intelligence behind Australia’s largest asset owners and their teams
In-depth interviews with leaders, experts and visionaries in the institutional investment community
Updates on the latest industry policy developments and regulation
The challenges and innovations of custody, technology and operational due diligence
Investment Magazine provides in-depth, monthly analysis of trends and developments for all the businesses in which superannuation funds engage‚ including asset allocation, investment manager selection, custody and fund accounting, member administration, group insurance and compliance.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land upon which Conexus Financial sits, the Cadigal of the Eora Nation. We recognise their continuing connection and unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and community. We pay our deepest respects to them and their culture, and to Elders both past and present.
