Investment Strategy
O’Neil calls out super system myopia
The calls for greater income security and a shift away from the industry’s focus on accumulation are getting louder, the shadow minister told a conference
Elizabeth FryFebruary 4, 2019
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Investment Strategy
Finance jobs down but there is a silver lining
A Sunsuper report into the Australian job market has revealed the Hayne royal commission revelations have hit the financial sector hard.
Tahn SharpeJanuary 30, 2019
Policy and Regulation
Pension expert urges caution with best-in-show plan
The proposal should boost returns for some but could fall prey to industry lobbyists and risks creating “diseconomies of scale”.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 27, 2019
Opinion
PC report pushes unproven claims: Rice Warner
The PC’s recommendations for super part company with the commission’s own evidence, actuary Rice Warner argues in a new client note.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 24, 2019
Retirement
Fink backs employers on super as ASIC’s doubts emerge
BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink has called on companies to lead the way on retirement.
Tahn SharpeJanuary 22, 2019
Chant West and Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards
Guiding members through ‘media noise’: Chris West
WA Super CIO, a Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards nominee, talks committee bias and communicating with members in a downturn.
Alice UribeJanuary 22, 2019
Investment Strategy
KPMG’s Paul Howes warns industry funds about ‘hubris’
The consultant cautions industry-super clients to focus on shoring up their weaknesses instead of letting retail’s woes make them complacent
Alice UribeJanuary 21, 2019
Unintentional
Local Government Super CEO David Smith resigns
LGS confirmed Smith’s departure and said deputy CEO Donna Heffernan has been appointed as acting chief executive.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 17, 2019