Governance
Younger members demand ethical investments in super
Younger and ethically aware members are leading the charge for more transparency in their funds, Energy Super boss Robyn Petrou says.
Nour AzharMay 22, 2018
Robyn Petrou
Opinion
Super bosses’ rallying cry to government: hands off
There are many challenges facing the sector, but in order to meet any of them fund CEOs say they need a break from all this change.
Sally RoseMarch 2, 2017
Investment Strategy
Energy Super is getting personal with members
Tough times and job losses in the energy sector have created a greater need than ever for Energy Super’s members to access financial advice.
Sally RoseJanuary 11, 2017
Investment Strategy
Top business schools inspire MTAA and Energy Super
Two of the most prestigious business schools in the world have encouraged the winners of the FEAL fund executive of the year award to focus on values, one’s legacy as a leader and on ways to deploy greater emotional intelligence. Robyn Petrou, chief executive of Energy Super, returned this week from from a course at […]
David RowleyJune 25, 2015
Hedge Funds
Energy Super’s initiative will help disclosure deadlock
Energy Super’s initiative in placing portfolio holdings on its website ahead of APRA’s July 2015 deadline, will help frame the debate around what should be disclosed, says leading superannuation economist Sacha Vidler. The $5.4 billion fund has published the name and size of its equity and fixed income holdings, as well as listing individual property […]
David RowleyNovember 3, 2014
FEAL Annual Conference
Leeanne Turner is FEAL Fund Executive of the Year
Leeanne Turner, chief executive officer of the Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund (MTAA Super), has been named the fund executive of the year by FEAL. This is the second award won by MTAA Super in 2014 after the chair of its board, John Brumby, was named trustee of the year by the Australian […]
David RowleyAugust 6, 2014
Investment Strategy
Bob Henricks criticises lack of unity on independents debate
Bob Henricks, one of Australia’s longest standing trustee directors, has accused industry associations of a tacit acceptance of the government’s push for more independents. Henricks, the chair of Energy Super since 1995, is opposed to the change, as he sees a lack of evidence to suggest that independents will add to fund performance and is […]
David RowleyApril 28, 2014
Investment Strategy
What is allowable on investment committees?
Four prominent super fund executives at the AIST Australian Superannuation Investment conference on the Gold Coast discussed best practice and what is allowable on investment committees. One common insight was investment committees making decisions without talking to asset consultants. Each executive gave a candid explanation of their fund’s policies, the key points of which are […]
David RowleySeptember 6, 2013