australiansuper

Operations

Pandemic sparks refresh, takes ‘noise’ out of fund operations

Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, investment operations executives reveal a number of “mindset shifts” have actually improved work processes by bringing innovation and forward thinking to the fore.

Tahn SharpeMarch 23, 2021

Fund Governance

Aussie super funds 4th most transparent, new benchmark finds

Across the globe the transparency of disclosure varied greatly, both between countries and between funds across all the factors that were measured. In some instances there are wild variances between the best and worst performers, the new benchmark reflects.

Amanda WhiteFebruary 17, 2021

Industry

2020’s biggest stories in superannuation

The top 10 most read Investment Magazine stories for 2020 paint a picture of adaption in a crisis, creative thinking in dislocated uncertain financial markets, testing of business models and continuing consolidation amid a shrinking number of funds responsible for an increasing pool of assets.

Staff WriterDecember 15, 2020

ESG

Green bonds: part of super industry’s decarbonising tool set

AustralianSuper's Andrew Gray said the fund has not ruled out using green bonds as a tool to reach its ambitious target of net-zero carbon emissions for its entire investment portfolio by 2050.

Jessica SierNovember 30, 2020

CIO profiles

AustralianSuper ‘re-risking’, Mark Delaney sees positive economic outlook

The world’s ability to manage Covid-19 will progressively improve over time, says Mark Delaney, the CIO of Australia’s largest superannuation fund, and the economic recovery has so far been faster than with other major recessions.

Ben HurleySeptember 14, 2020

Industry

IOOF positions itself in ‘mega fund’ pack with MLC deal

IOOF's deal to acquire MLC from National Australia Bank will catapult the diversified financial services group into the second-largest superannuation fund spot in the country by member assets and the largest based on platform funds under advice.

Matthew SmithAugust 31, 2020

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

Policy and regulation

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

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