Leadership
Jack Gray: Australia better off with ‘one or two’ super funds
The Australian superannuation industry would be a lot less wasteful if it were amalgamated into one or two giant funds, argues one industry veteran.
Ben HurleyJuly 8, 2020
diversity
Diversity
CFA drives diversity agenda
The CFA Institute will work with 30 asset owners and managers as “experimental partners”, implementing diversity and inclusion action plans in their businesses.
Amanda WhiteMarch 8, 2019
Featured Homepage Posts
It takes a variety of strategies to improve diversity
Industry stakeholders are employing a variety of approaches to tackle the stubborn problem of how to increase diversity.
Rachel AlembakisJune 18, 2018
Hedge Funds
Era of women and prosperity
Data shows gender diversity improves investment outcomes. Let's get the word out that the ‘blokey’ days are long go, writes Maria Wilton.
Maria WiltonMarch 7, 2018
Financial Advice
First State Super chair Neil Cochrane on investing in advice
In this Q&A, First State Super chair Neil Cochrane shares why he is upbeat about integration following the StatePlus tie-up.
Sally RoseOctober 17, 2017
Equities
Ariel’s Hobson doesn’t fear Trump’s impact on markets
It’s understandable for investors to be nervous about the impact of US rhetoric on markets under Trump, but Mellody Hobson is optimistic.
Nour AzharSeptember 4, 2017
Opinion
Independents “inevitable” – what about diversity?
The compulsory appointment of independent directors to superannuation fund boards is “inevitable within 18 months” believes Deloitte superannuation partner, Russell Mason, who sees it is an opportunity to address lack of diversity. Mason is urging funds to stop seeing the move as a threat, and instead to embrace it as an opportunity to build their […]
Kate HageJuly 9, 2014
Hedge Funds
Retail funds to compete on price not diversity
Liquidity constraints and a desire to compete on price is leading retail funds increasingly diverging from industry funds, according research firm Chant West. Warren Chant, director of Chant West, was speaking in advance of a presentation on the 81 MySuper products launched so far at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium in Victoria November 18 to 20. […]
David RowleyOctober 28, 2013