Industry View
Celebrating 20 years of the Mother’s Day Classic
This year marks the 20th year of the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic and all that has been achieved throughout the journey.
Cate WoodApril 18, 2017
mother’s day classic
Unintentional
Contenders: Which super board will top the Mother’s Day Classic?
Five super funds and ACSI are leading the charge in the Mother’s Day Classic Boardroom Challenge, with 12 days left to go before the race. The challenge calls on captains of industry to lead the way with fundraising for breast cancer research, and in a sector where competition to bring good to others is daily […]
Dan PurvesApril 27, 2015
Hedge Funds
ACSI appoints new CEO
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has appointed Louise Davidson as its new chief executive. She is taking over the role from Gordon Hagart who is returning to Europe. Davidson said she was delighted to join such an influential organisation’s at an important part in its development, particularly as there was growing recognition of […]
Dan PurvesApril 9, 2015
Investment Strategy
Mavis Robertson remembered
Two of Mavis Robertson’s closest colleagues have paid tribute to her role in the creation of superannuation as we know it and her inspiration to those within the industry. Together with Garry Weaven, chair of IFM Investors and ME Bank, she was one of the instigators for a compulsory superannuation system for all Australians. Weaven […]
David RowleyFebruary 19, 2015
Investment Strategy
Senior super executives help raise $4.5m for breast cancer research
The chief executives of Unisuper, MTAA Super, Cbus and HOSTPLUS were among those who helped to raise $4.5 million for breast cancer research by participating in the Mother’s Day Classic event last month. However, the biggest single fund raiser was Michelle McLean, managing partner of law firm Cornwall Stodart who raised $55,000. McLean who lost […]
David RowleyJune 15, 2014