Hedge Funds
Reflections from resigning REST chief executive Damian Hill
When he steps down after more than a decade at the helm, REST Industry Super boss Damian Hill will leave a more resilient fund.
Sally RoseJune 27, 2017
REST Industry Super
Governance
Tipping the super fund scales
An industry-wide study has concluded that nearly one-quarter of all superannuation funds are failing the APRA scale test.
Zilla EfratMay 17, 2017
Policy and Regulation
REST Industry Super boss backs proposed lifetime default
REST Industry Super’s Damian Hill has backed a plan that could see many thousands of members each year staying in their first default fund.
Dan Purves and Sally RoseMarch 29, 2017
CIO profiles
Calm under fire: REST’s Brendan Casey
As adept at giving orders as taking them, REST's Brendan Casey juggles his dual careers in military and investment operations with aplomb.
Dan Purves and Sally RoseFebruary 20, 2017
Opinion
Rethinking group insurance
The year ahead will reveal whether the Insurance in Superannuation Industry Working Group can produce genuine reform.
Sally RoseJanuary 5, 2017
Investment Strategy
How four super funds are trying to claw back unpaid super
A recent joint ISA/Cbus report found that one in three workers were not receiving their full Superannuation Guarantee entitlements.
Dan PurvesDecember 8, 2016
Hedge Funds
First State Super turns to multi-asset funds in expensive markets
First State Super will increase the use of multi-asset managers to 10 per cent of its $50 billion fund for reasons of liquidity, low fees and the high prices of alternative assets. In a case study at the AIST’s ASI conference, Dr Zoe McHugh, investment strategist at First State Super, told delegates of the soon […]
David RowleySeptember 4, 2015
Hedge Funds
REST joint venture deal will represent 1% of all assets
REST Industry Super has entered into a joint venture with US rental apartment developer Greystar Real Estate Partners. The 10 year joint venture makes REST the majority equity partner in approximately eight new rental apartment buildings with a combined total of around 3,000 apartments to be developed and managed by Greystar. The deal will also […]
David RowleyNovember 24, 2014