Editorial
Where’s the transparency?
AustralianSuper's recent downgrade by Lonsec highlights a longstanding issue for the $3 trillion superannuation industry.
Colin TateMay 22, 2020
australiansuper
Fiduciary Investors Symposium 2020
AusSuper’s Delaney: Don’t tighten too early
CIO Mark Delaney says more time should be spent analysing the government's fiscal response to the pandemic which will be key to Australia's recovery.
Sarah JonesMay 20, 2020
Investment Strategy
MLC adds to private equity through crisis
CIO Jonathan Armitage’s $4 billion private equity team has been committing extra capital through the pandemic.
Sarah JonesMay 15, 2020
Investment Strategy
More pain ahead as funds write down assets
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus first roiled markets, the value of infrastructure and property assets have been cut by just 5 to 10 per cent. The industry says there is more to come.
Sarah JonesApril 22, 2020
Investment Strategy
First State prepares for bargain buying
Investment chief Damian Graham said that with the fund’s liquidity buffers intact, his team were now getting ready to snap up cheap assets as they come to market over the next 12 months.
Sarah JonesApril 15, 2020
Investment Strategy
Liquidity shock a wake-up call for boards
The superannuation industry's preoccupation with league tables and heat maps has allowed illiquid assets to build up in portfolios, according to one industry veteran.
Sarah JonesApril 6, 2020
Retirement Conference 2020
MLC has liquidity for claims surge
CEO Geoff Lloyd said they have been raising liquidity in the market to manage the surge in hardship claims that are expected to hit 25,000 a month.
Sarah JonesApril 1, 2020
Investment Strategy
Liquidity: Super funds say they have enough
Australia’s largest superannuation funds including Sunsuper, First State Super and Cbus all say they have enough liquidity to meet any redemption needs. At least for now.
Sarah JonesMarch 30, 2020