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Leadership

First State’s Deanne Stewart on conflicts and the role of transparency in ESG

Having just completed a merger with Vic Super to create one of Australia’s largest industry funds, First State Super CEO Deanne Stewart discusses conflicts of interest, the difficult job of balancing ESG practices with member interests and the challenges of scale.

Ben HurleyJuly 1, 2020

Editorial

Leadership and tough decisions at Juukan Gorge

There are many possible responses that a super fund could take to a situation like Juukan Gorge, but investment returns appear to have outweighed ESG issues yet again.

Colin TateJune 27, 2020

Leadership

How superannuation can pull Australia out of recession

As an industry, super should remain a key player in the economic recovery now and into the future, says CIO of First State Super Damian Graham.

Damian GrahamJune 18, 2020

Investment strategy

FSS, HSBC partnership proves IP transfer goes both ways

The First State Super and HSBC Global Asset Management collaboration establishes a new partnership model that encompasses research capabilities, intellectual property transfer, systems, technology and people.

Ben HurleyJune 4, 2020

Investment Strategy

Wilshire walkout: Australia’s most popular private equity manager in turmoil

Wilshire Associates, the private markets consultant which also manages $3 billion locally in Australian and offshore private equity funds-of-funds, was rocked last week by several simultaneous resignations, including that of the founder of its Australian business.

Staff WriterMarch 15, 2010

Hedge Funds

Wilshire walkout: Australia's most popular private equity manager in turmoil

Wilshire Associates, the private markets consultant which also manages $3 billion locally in Australian and offshore private equity funds-of-funds, was rocked last week by several simultaneous resignations, including that of the founder of its Australian business.

Staff WriterMarch 15, 2010

Investment Strategy

Third-party marketer kicks off with Hermes funds

The former head of the Australian office for Pioneer Investments, the former head of institutional business for Russell Investments, and two former Westpac executives have formed a third-party marketing business, with a well-known UK manager as its initial client.

Staff WriterMay 11, 2009