REST

Hume denies tax hike on super

Assistant superannuation minister Jane Hume said the government had no plans to raise tax on super to help pay for its giant stimulus package. Retirement experts don't believe her.

Elizabeth FryMay 6, 2020

Reality bites for super’s long-term theory

The superannuation industry’s knee-jerk response to every problem, including now a deadly pandemic and another economic crisis, is to tell members to stay invested and focus on the long term.

Wade MattersonApril 8, 2020

Liquidity shock a wake-up call for boards

The superannuation industry's preoccupation with league tables and heat maps has allowed illiquid assets to build up in portfolios, according to one industry veteran.

Sarah JonesApril 6, 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

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

Last week I asked some tough questions and expectedly received some passionate responses. My question “where’s the Leadership?” was ultimately aimed at the broader industry and government rather than individual funds.

Colin TateMarch 30, 2020

ESG

REST case to set climate risk precedent

Early next year, global investor attention will focus on the court proceedings against the trustee of the REST superannuation fund which is charged with breaching its fiduciary duties by failing to adequately consider climate change risks.

Jonathan SteffanoniDecember 4, 2019

Fund Governance

Super CEOs back APRA’s heatmap in Canberra

Australian Super's Ian Silk and ISA's Bernie Dean have backed the prudential regulator's heatmaps and reiterated their call to remove "dud" funds from the system. They joined REST and QSuper in a parliamentary inquiry.

Staff WritersNovember 22, 2019

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REST

Policy and Regulation

Hume denies tax hike on super

Industry View

Reality bites for super’s long-term theory

Investment Strategy