Just what impact a downturn in the world's largest economy will have on Australia is increasingly being asked by some inside and outside the VC sector.
At this point, dismissing profit-to-member funds' outperformance is like denying climate change - but the new evidence is hard for anyone to ignore.
At the 20th conexus financial Investment Operations Conference, in February, two pioneers of the industry, who have seen it through 25 years of rapid change, were recognised with a lifetime achievement award. Sunsuper's Lounarda David and NAB Asset Servicing's Ravnol 'Rav' Gray share their predictions for the decades ahead.
The people running the largest not-for-profit funds in Australia are being paid more than ever, upping the ante on criticism. The Investment Magazine Pay Survey takes a look at how incentives and salary structures in wealth management align with the interests of stakeholders.
A recent Supereme Court finding established that although trustees of not-for-profit superannuation funds have no financial interests in the performance of the fund, personal and organisational interests could cause conflicts of interest.
After generations of not understanding the implications of mental ill health, or relevance to the workplace, businesses are beginning to appreciate the impact of both poor mental health and positive mental health on their productivity and bottom line.
Picture a financial services industry that is made up of more and more people who - rather than serve themselves - are proud to serve Australians, and grow Australia.
Local government super has received accolades for environmentally sustainable investing, but chief investment officer Craig Turnbull is equally concerned with questions of financial sustainability.
At the recent Conexus Chair Forum, panellists discussed retirement income strategies. this was timely. Solutions for members in the post-retirement phase remain the number one priority for fund chief executives, according to the latest association of superannuation funds of Australia and PWC CEO survey.
Consultants are successfully evolving in a fast changing business environment, but losing the enormous power they once had over funds' investments. David Rowley speaks to the heads of the big four consultants.
The job of Rob Fowler, chief investment officer of HESTA, is about to change significantly. He still has the same job title, but a team restructure means he will spend less time on day-to-day investing, and more on strategy and innovation.
Member engagement is a key challenge for superannuation funds today, particularly with relation to group insurance. One of the few times a member interacts with a fund is when they make an insurance claim, making it a vital moment in the relationship. Dan Purves explores how it works, and where there is room for improvement.
When three senior investors, three consultants and a fund manager met up to discuss smart beta they covered experience, best practice in the space, trends, fees and areas for investors to be wary. Firstly, they gave their views on what was driving the growing popularity of Smart Beta approaches globally.
In aggregate IPOs, despite their promise have not outperformed the market. Anthony Serhan, managing director, research strategy, Asia-Pacific, Morningstar explains why.
