Governance
Super funds to raise billions of dollars: Rice Warner
Australian super funds could soon be forced to hold billions of dollars in capital as the industry surpasses the banking sector, says Michael Rice.
Sarah JonesJanuary 8, 2020
IOOF
Equities Summit
Trump helps investors in China
US president Donald Trump has done everyone a huge favour, including the Chinese, by getting Beijing to realise that their “imitate and steal” business model was not sustainable and it was time for the nation to switch to an “innovate and create” approach, according to Origin Asset Management John Birkhold.
Elizabeth FryNovember 4, 2019
Hedge Funds
IOOF splits super trustees from funds
IOOF names a chair and acting chief, and split its super trustee business from its funds management operations in response to APRA action.
Alice UribeDecember 10, 2018
Investment Strategy
IOOF top brass face super ban
APRA has commenced legal proceedings to ban five IOOF executives, including MD Chris Kelaher, from running a superannuation fund.
Alice UribeDecember 7, 2018
Royal Commission
Retail funds take most heat in searing closing comments
NAB came in for the harshest criticism in counsel assisting’s closing submission; meanwhile industry funds copped relatively little.
Ben HurleyAugust 27, 2018
Royal Commission
ASIC puts banks, AMP on notice; IOOF, APRA probed
ASIC expects proceedings soon on fee-for-no-service and a long history of dealings between APRA and IOOF come in for scrutiny.
Ben HurleyAugust 17, 2018
Financial Advice
IOOF relied on member inertia, conflicted financial advisers
IOOF chief executive Chris Kelaher was confident when fronting the Hayne royal commission on Friday afternoon.
Meredith BoothAugust 10, 2018
Hedge Funds
Slower property growth puts premium on quality tenants
Yields and population declines are among current concerns for property investors but the real focus is occupants who can pay higher rents.
Ben HurleyJanuary 22, 2018