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Industry

2020’s biggest stories in superannuation

The top 10 most read Investment Magazine stories for 2020 paint a picture of adaption in a crisis, creative thinking in dislocated uncertain financial markets, testing of business models and continuing consolidation amid a shrinking number of funds responsible for an increasing pool of assets.

Staff WriterDecember 15, 2020

Leadership

David Atkin implores industry to front-foot transparency demands

After 12 years at Cbus, former CEO David Atkin is focussed on nudging the business world away from short-termism towards the wholistic, long-term investment timeframes of superannuation funds.

Ben HurleyDecember 7, 2020

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

Opinion

Peer group risk: The industry’s worst kept secret

Some funds are open and acknowledge their peer group focus, espousing that industry awards and new members are won through a competitive process and performance relative to peers needs to be actively managed. For other super funds, peer group risk management is undertaken behind closed doors, David Bell writes.

David BellAugust 19, 2020

Investment Strategy

Why equities haven’t disconnected from reality

Drummond Capital's Alex Cathcart says there are three reasons that justify the recent equities rally. And he also argues that investors must prepare their portfolios for a 'trinary' world in the wake of Covid-19.

Ben PowerJune 22, 2020

Events

Super Fund of the Year 2020 and all the winners

The $75 billion Sunsuper has scooped up three gongs at the Chant West Super Fund Awards.

Sarah JonesMay 14, 2020

Investment Strategy

Liquidity: Super funds say they have enough

Australia’s largest superannuation funds including Sunsuper, First State Super and Cbus all say they have enough liquidity to meet any redemption needs. At least for now.

Sarah JonesMarch 30, 2020

Investment Strategy

Cashed-up QSuper hunts for distressed assets

QSuper, one of the nation’s largest bondholders, is set to take advantage of opportunities as they unfold in turbulent markets following the harrowing coronavirus outbreak.

Elizabeth FryMarch 30, 2020

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