COVID

Leadership

Rest’s Vicki Doyle on the importance of being adaptable

Underperformance relative to the government’s proposed test could end up being a competitive advantage in the long run for funds like Rest which are now laser focused on outcomes relative to the listed eight-year benchmark, Vicki Doyle highlights in a wide-ranging interview.

Matthew SmithJune 7, 2021

Real Estate

Covid footprint ‘really varied’ across real estate, debt markets

Credit and real estate experts have described the differing degrees to which the pandemic has affected markets and the extent to which the memory of the GFC has affected the recovery.

Tahn SharpeApril 1, 2021

Investment Operations

Investment staffing ‘evolution’ taking place: Recruiters

The pandemic and a changing technology environment are rapidly shifting the recruitment landscape for investment management operations teams, according to financial services specialists in human resources.

Tahn SharpeMarch 15, 2021

Real Estate

Consultants cheer on funds looking offshore for real estate

Offshore is becoming attractive for funds willing to look outside the traditional staples of the asset class as long as they have the right team picking the right assets, a panel of consultants has discussed.

Tahn SharpeMarch 8, 2021

Absolute Returns Conference Digital 2020

Consultants dial up transparency and culture assessment of alternatives

“Everyone loves to hear about culture now,” according to Willis Towers Watson's Sara Rejal, who noted during a panel discussion at the Absolute Returns Conference Digital 2020 conference on Wednesday that funds are interested in a broader due diligence particularly with its hedge fund and alternative strategy partners.

Matthew SmithSeptember 23, 2020

Operations

Life during early release: Funds need to maximise relevance

An outcome of early release is the trusted position superannuation funds find themselves in at a time when people are potentially the most vulnerable. Now is the time to use this trust to build engagement and confidence, Jason Andriessen writes.

Jason AndriessenAugust 3, 2020