Leadership
Jack Gray: Australia better off with ‘one or two’ super funds
The Australian superannuation industry would be a lot less wasteful if it were amalgamated into one or two giant funds, argues one industry veteran.
Ben HurleyJuly 8, 2020
super
Leadership
First State’s Deanne Stewart on conflicts and the role of transparency in ESG
Having just completed a merger with Vic Super to create one of Australia’s largest industry funds, First State Super CEO Deanne Stewart discusses conflicts of interest, the difficult job of balancing ESG practices with member interests and the challenges of scale.
Ben HurleyJuly 1, 2020
Editorial
Leadership and tough decisions at Juukan Gorge
There are many possible responses that a super fund could take to a situation like Juukan Gorge, but investment returns appear to have outweighed ESG issues yet again.
Colin TateJune 27, 2020
CIO profiles
Sicilia: No cash-flow crisis, critics ‘simply wrong’
Hostplus CIO Sam Sicilia says critics are “simply wrong” about the fund facing a cash flow short-age, and argues the labels growth and defensive have become obsolete to the point of being “nonsensical”.
Ben HurleyJune 24, 2020
Investment Strategy
Australia’s super industry should chase inflation-based returns
Superannuation funds are aiming at the wrong goal posts by focusing on short-term performance league tables, says Callidum Investment Research principal consultant Rob Prugue.
Meredith BoothJune 24, 2020
Retirement
Pension Loan Scheme provides a comfortable retirement
Most Australians believe they are ineligible but changes to a Government loan scheme may augment retirement income for many, says Rice Warner chief Andrew Boal.
Meredith BoothJune 24, 2020
Retirement
Early release and its impact on super preservation
There are many consequences of early access to super that go beyond the individual, says David Knox.
David KnoxJune 18, 2020
Leadership
How superannuation can pull Australia out of recession
As an industry, super should remain a key player in the economic recovery now and into the future, says CIO of First State Super Damian Graham.
Damian GrahamJune 18, 2020