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Investment Operations

Seamus Collins: Mine Super’s big revamp

A self-proclaimed pragmatist with an investment operations background, Collins views his promotion to chief investment officer as an opportunity to boost returns by generating ‘operational alpha’.

Elizabeth FryOctober 4, 2019

Investment Strategy

HESTA adopts a more cautious stance

HESTA has delivered solid returns to members for the financial year but warns returns will moderate.

Elizabeth FryJuly 16, 2019

LUCRF Super CIO Leigh Gavin (Photo: Adam Yip)

CIO profiles

LUCRF Super’s Leigh Gavin: Worth the risk

LUCRF Super's CIO Leigh Gavin runs a portfolio shaped by the challenging finances of its membership.

Alice UribeFebruary 13, 2019

Featured Homepage Posts

Happy holidays and try not to think about those poor returns

CIOs say funds face a year of difficult conversations with members as 2018 annual returns for balanced options edge close to zero.

Ben HurleyDecember 19, 2018

Hedge Funds

CIO Sentiment Survey 2017: Keeping active

Australian super fund CIOs are bucking the global trend towards passive and smart beta, and looking to reduce equity risk.

Simon HoyleNovember 23, 2017

Industry View

The GFC: 10 years on, a long-term view remains vital

Industry super funds have learned valuable lessons about preparing members for the tough times, REI Super chief executive Mal Smith writes.

Mal SmithOctober 19, 2017

Industry View

Small but worthy: The case for niche super funds

Forcing well-run smaller default superannuation funds out of the market may well reduce competition and choice, says Angie Mastrippolito.

Angie MastrippolitoMay 24, 2017

CIO profiles

CIO profile: MTAA Super’s Philip Brown back on top

MTAA Super investment chief Philip Brown reflects on coming out of the other side of a turnaround more resilient than ever.

Simon HoyleMay 16, 2017

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