Frontier Advisors

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

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

Policy and Regulation

Polson: Liquidity a ‘furphy’ that clouds bigger issue

Ahead of an expected surge in hardship provision claims, Frontier Advisor's Andrew Polson said the real issue for superannuation was its lack of purpose.

Elizabeth FryApril 20, 2020

Retirement

Trafford-Walker sees ‘jump down’ in super fees

Australians have long been slugged with high superannuation fees but charges are starting to drop as asset owners bring investment teams in-house, says Frontier's Fiona Trafford-Walker.

Elizabeth FryNovember 27, 2019

Equities Summit

Super fund mergers may bring money in-house

As the consolidation of Australia's superannuation industry accelerates and assets balloon, an increasing number of funds may look to internalise their investment capabilities.

Sarah JonesNovember 1, 2019