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Solving the Retirement Puzzle at Scale

Data insights key to building confidence in super

The superannuation industry's ability to build member trust and engagement will rest upon its ability to harness data and use it to enhance the retirement outcomes of members, a panel has heard.

Matthew SmithOctober 19, 2020

Retirement Conference 2020

Coronavirus crisis highlights drawdown risks

The extreme market volatility caused by the current crisis is a powerful reminder of the importance of guaranteed income for retirees and throws into sharp focus the problems that super funds will face as retirees draw down their savings, says Challenger investment chief, Chris Plater.

Elizabeth FryMarch 31, 2020

Investment Strategy

Bond managers raise spreads as liquidity dwindles

Evaporating liquidity in fixed income has forced several of Australia’s largest asset managers to pass the higher spread onto their investors, according to Morningstar.

Sarah JonesMarch 25, 2020

Fixed Income and Credit Forum

Direct lending Intensifies

Australian asset owners have intensified their search for yield in direct lending as cash rates head toward zero or below.

Elizabeth FrySeptember 16, 2019

Retirement Conference 2019

Cooper: Merge Bills and kill two birds with one stone

The way forward for Australia’s superannuation system is to combine two key pieces of legislation according to Challenger’s chair of retirement income, Jeremy Cooper.

Elizabeth FryMarch 20, 2019