MLC

Industry

IOOF touts advantage on direct to customer strategy

IOOF CEO Renato Mota described the direct to customer channel as the “third pillar” of member engagement likely to emerge in light of government reforms next to workplace arrangements and financial adviser referrals.

Matthew SmithFebruary 24, 2021

Industry

IOOF positions itself in ‘mega fund’ pack with MLC deal

IOOF's deal to acquire MLC from National Australia Bank will catapult the diversified financial services group into the second-largest superannuation fund spot in the country by member assets and the largest based on platform funds under advice.

Matthew SmithAugust 31, 2020

Private Equity

Dislocation throwing up private equity opportunities: Armitage

MLC has been dialing up its exposure to private equity over the past 12 months, something the group's CIO Jonathan Armitage expects will continue as the market dislocation throws up more opportunities to diversify away from public markets.

Matthew SmithAugust 17, 2020

Investment Strategy

MLC adds to private equity through crisis

CIO Jonathan Armitage’s $4 billion private equity team has been committing extra capital through the pandemic.

Sarah JonesMay 15, 2020

Investment Strategy

More pain ahead as funds write down assets

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus first roiled markets, the value of infrastructure and property assets have been cut by just 5 to 10 per cent. The industry says there is more to come.

Sarah JonesApril 22, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Members rush to claim early super

More than 700,000 Australians have registered to tap their retirement savings early, according to Assistant Minister for Superannuation Jane Hume. A jump of more than 100,000 in less than a week.

Sarah JonesApril 16, 2020

Retirement Conference 2020

Super fund cohorts seen as systemic risk

The federal government has identified membership cohorts within industry funds as a new systemic risk for Australia’s $3 trillion superannuation industry.

Sarah JonesApril 1, 2020

Retirement Conference 2020

MLC has liquidity for claims surge

CEO Geoff Lloyd said they have been raising liquidity in the market to manage the surge in hardship claims that are expected to hit 25,000 a month.

Sarah JonesApril 1, 2020

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