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Super execs: Size is not scale

ALEX BURKE, ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
Size is not the same as having effective economies of scale in superannuation funds, leading management consultants and super executives have told the 2016 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia annual conference. TRIA Investment Partners' ...

AustralianSuper enhances fund transparency

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... have a clear view how the fund tries to maximise retirement savings over the long term. "Transparency is a vital issue for funds, and we want to be at the forefront of transparency for our members," Williams said. "Members can now access the details ...

AMP Capital infrastructure fund ESG leader

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... Interlink (Sydney's M5 motorway) and New Zealand's Powerco. AMP Capital head of Australia and New Zealand infrastructure equity funds Michael Cummings said ESG is a key consideration within investment processes across the organisation. "Subsequently ...

Ageing societies threaten to undermine global economy

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... cooperation, according to Global Aging Institute president Richard Jackson. Speaking at the 2016 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Conference, Jackson noted that a quarter of the world's population will be "aged" by 2050. In countries ...

Super is "next on the menu" for disruption: new ASFA CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... The superannuation industry is at high risk of being disrupted by the fintech sector, new Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy has warned. Speaking at the 2016 ASFA Conference, Fahy noted the "challenges" inherent ...

Markets fear Trump effect on global trade

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... the Nikkei 225 dropped 3.1% by end of last week - its worst drop in four months. "As this was happening, US money market funds (a proxy for cash) absorbed more than $36 billion in the week to 2 November as investors looked for safer assets," he said. ...

Monash fund receives Lonsec rating

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... equities strategy, particularly with the current rising demand for such capabilities. "We continue to see advisers looking for funds that can support their objective-based advice processes, whilst also providing a satellite option for advisers who manage ...

Challis Capital wins property mandate

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... property development market, with a preference for projects in Sydney and Melbourne. Challis Capital Partners will use the funds as equity investments in mid-sized commercial and residential property developments across Australia. The first two placements ...

Adviser Network sets focus on super consolidation

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... people having at least two accounts," Adviser Network chief executive Duncan McPherson said. "By working with superannuation funds, we have developed a product they can use with their members to consolidate their super and simplify their retirement savings." ...

Link launches online super advice tool

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... comes as part of Link's strategy to differentiate its offering as digital advice becomes increasingly important for super funds. The tool offers a personalised to-do list, goal setting and education, four topics of advice and real time tracking of progress ...