con michalakis

Investment Strategy

Statewide’s Michalakis on staying ahead of the performance test

Having strong performance relative to the listed benchmark portfolio will be important for funds as the government’s new test begins, Con Michalakis says.

Matthew SmithJanuary 18, 2021

Absolute Returns Conference Digital 2020

Aware Super backing tail-risk hedging for retirement cohort

The $125 billion industry fund says that while it doesn’t make sense for younger members, retirement age members can benefit from tailored tail-risk hedging strategies as proxy guards against sequencing risk.

Tahn SharpeSeptember 30, 2020

ESG

Collaboration needed to up sustainability ante

Investors need to collaborate for systemic change, a discussion involving asset owners and sustainability experts has highlighted. Investors need to work with government, enshrine beliefs and educate beneficiaries on the importance of sustainability.

Sarah RundellAugust 26, 2020

Statewide Super CIO Con Michalakis (Photos: Matthew Fatches)

Chant West and Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards

Distance makes things easier: Michalakis

The Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards’ CIO of the Year likes making investments in larger chunks and says being in Adelaide has its advantages

Elizabeth FryMarch 1, 2019

Chant West and Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards

Let’s keep it super professional: Michalakis

The Statewide Super CIO argues that superannuation should be run less like a business and more like trusted professions such as medicine.

Rachel AlembakisJanuary 14, 2019

LUCRF Super CIO Leigh Gavin (Photo: Adam Yip)

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Happy holidays and try not to think about those poor returns

CIOs say funds face a year of difficult conversations with members as 2018 annual returns for balanced options edge close to zero.

Ben HurleyDecember 19, 2018

Absolute Returns Conference

What clients – and investors – want in a tail hedge

Funds face a difficult decision in determining how to pursue the kind of reliable diversification members want in tough markets.

Rachel AlembakisOctober 8, 2018

Chant West and Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards

Statewide CIO Con Michalakis: People matter most

CIO of the Year finalist Statewide Super’s Con Michalakis expects people and culture to drive success in the tough markets ahead.

Sally RoseJanuary 25, 2018

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