Chief investment officers and portfolio managers are finding it increasingly difficult to implement portfolio decisions without getting a final tick of approval from their back-office colleagues.
The responsibilities of superannuation trustees are many and varied. One of these responsibilities is being accountable for the robustness of the risk, compliance and operational processes of service providers appointed by the fund. The position of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) on this matter is very clear. Accountability for any functions, including investment management, […]