Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia

Funds look to affordable housing as commercial property faces headwinds

Funds allocating to this area are finding that some forms of social housing investment helps stabilise portfolios as retail and commercial property face uncertainty.

Ben HurleyOctober 14, 2020

Funds widely forced to reassess insurance philosophies due to Covid-19

The pandemic's economic and social impact are likely to surge in the coming months in spite of the number of claims directly related to infection with Covid-19 being minimal, MLC Insurance's Sean Williamson points out.

Ben HurleyOctober 14, 2020

Industry View

Access to super can be lifeline for family violence victims

Financial constraints keep women in abusive situations. ASFA's Fiona Galbraith says early access to super could help some reach safety.

Fiona GalbraithFebruary 19, 2018

Policy and Regulation

Mental health: Early intervention is key

Good work breeds good mental health, supporting the argument that more people need rehabilitation sooner – and group insurance can help.

Sally RoseFebruary 12, 2018

Operations

Asset owners need more urgency on tech

Stanford’s Ashby Monk says investors need innovation networks now, because the AI revolution is real and imminent.

Amanda WhiteJanuary 19, 2018

Policy and Regulation

Insurance in super code called ‘disappointment’

Super funds and their insurers have been slammed for not delivering on the new Insurance in Superannuation Code of Practice.

Sally RoseDecember 18, 2017

Fund Governance

Regulators chide funds on group insurance disclosure

ASIC and the APRA called for higher standards for disclosure and communication, prompting a rebuttal centred on regulation's limitations.

Nour AzharNovember 17, 2017

Policy and Regulation

Roundtable: Headfirst into mental health reform

At a recent industry roundtable on best practice for mental health in group insurance, experts discussed underwriting and claims handling.

Sally RoseNovember 6, 2017

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