australiansuper

Investment Strategy

QSuper tie-up heralds more deals in 2020

Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for mergers in the superannuation industry. QSuper’s potential tie-up with Sunsuper to create a $180 billion fund is said to be just one of a number of deals that will be announced in the next 12 months.

Sarah JonesNovember 6, 2019

Investment Strategy

QSuper and Sunsuper in merger talks

QSuper and Sunsuper have confirmed they are in talks about merging to create Australia’s largest superannuation fund with assets of $180 billion.

Elizabeth FryNovember 4, 2019

Equities Summit

Super fund mergers may bring money in-house

As the consolidation of Australia's superannuation industry accelerates and assets balloon, an increasing number of funds may look to internalise their investment capabilities.

Sarah JonesNovember 1, 2019

People Moves

AustralianSuper appoints new group executives

Australia’s largest pension fund has announced two new group executive roles with the appointment of Paul Schroder as the fund’s chief risk officer and Peter Curtis as head of finance and operations.

Elizabeth FryOctober 23, 2019

Leadership

AustralianSuper names Don Russell chair

Australia's largest superannuation fund names former Keating adviser as chair, replacing Heather Ridout who is stepping down after more than six years at the helm.

Sarah JonesSeptember 26, 2019

Roundtables

Smaller super funds say staying niche is critical

The super industry’s smaller players claim that niche growth strategies, agility and superior member engagement will increase their chances of survival as the sector moves to consolidate.

Elizabeth FrySeptember 25, 2019

InFocus

Credit where credit is due: European private debt continues to rise

European private debt offers diversification play in the mid-risk bucket despite the low yield environment.

Rachel AlembakisSeptember 9, 2019

Roundtables

Education and early intervention is the biggest challenge for group insurance

A public misperception of insurance companies as faceless entities that do their best to avoid paying claims is not only unfounded, but potentially causing members to miss out on a wide range of benefits, industry figures say.

Ben HurleyAugust 21, 2019

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