Industry View
Super funds can learn the power of choice from SMSFs
Venture capitalist Ben Chong says big super funds should emulate SMSF providers that partner with fintech to integrate robo-advice.
Ben ChongFebruary 9, 2018
smsfs
Retirement
The turning of the SMSF tide
SMSFs are the biggest threat to APRA-regulated super funds. Some of the country's largest industry funds share how they are responding.
Simon HoyleAugust 22, 2017
Policy and Regulation
Push to limit SMSF borrowing for property
The government aims to limit the amount of debt SMSFs take on to invest in property by including the leverage in their super balance caps.
Simon HoyleMay 9, 2017
Editorial
A better idea for affordable housing
The idea of letting young voters tap super for their first mortgage is foolish, here's hoping the federal budget makes smarter changes.
Sally RoseMay 8, 2017
Hedge Funds
Women more satisfied with SMSFs than institutional super funds
Out of the largest 15 superannuation funds women are most satisfied with the financial performance of self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Based on a survey of 16,431 women with superannuation accounts Roy Morgan’s research shows 78.8 per cent were satisfied with SMSFs while the highest ranked institutional fund was QSuper at 72.7 per cent (see box). […]
Dan PurvesAugust 27, 2015
Hedge Funds
ETF use to grow rapidly amongst all types of investors
The ownership of exchange traded funds (ETFs) by investors is growing at three times the speed of superannuation assets, according to provider State Street Global Advisors. The amount invested in ETFs registered in Australia will grow from $12 billion currently to $25 billion over several years, while a far greater figure is already invested by […]
David RowleyOctober 13, 2014
Policy and Regulation
Overhaul needed or super “condemned”: Deloitte
The superannuation system is “condemned to fail” if it isn’t overhauled and made consistent with the aged pension by providing lifetime benefits rather than lump sums, warns a new Deloitte report. The Federal Government and the industry should be tasked with moving super to an annuitised and more flexible system or leave Australians woefully underfunded […]
Kate HageJune 25, 2014
Hedge Funds
UniSuper: the ivory power
Chris Cuffe is known for many successes, not the least of which was his contribution to the establishment of Colonial First State. His subsequent philanthropic pursuits include his $55-million Thirdlink investment fund of funds, which donates all management fees to charity, approximately $60,000 a month. In addition, he’s an advocate of Primary Ethics, which delivers […]
Amal AwadJuly 8, 2013