Cbus

Media Super entertained other shared services tie-ups, more deals like this to come

Funds will be watching closely recent deals that consolidate back office and investment operations but preserve brand and team identities as more shared service tie-ups get aired with boards.

Matthew SmithJuly 20, 2020

Why equities haven’t disconnected from reality

Drummond Capital's Alex Cathcart says there are three reasons that justify the recent equities rally. And he also argues that investors must prepare their portfolios for a 'trinary' world in the wake of Covid-19.

Ben PowerJune 22, 2020

Events

Super Fund of the Year 2020 and all the winners

The $75 billion Sunsuper has scooped up three gongs at the Chant West Super Fund Awards.

Sarah JonesMay 14, 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

Super fund cohorts seen as systemic risk

The federal government has identified membership cohorts within industry funds as a new systemic risk for Australia’s $3 trillion superannuation industry.

Sarah JonesApril 1, 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

Investment Strategy

Super funds shrug off divestment pressure

Australia's superannuation industry won’t be divesting from fossil fuels anytime soon. Instead, funds including Cbus and First State Super are reviewing investment strategies that transition to a low-carbon economy.

Sarah JonesFebruary 19, 2020

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