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Passive versus active is crippling: QIC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... pitting the two major political parties against each other, has been one of the most debilitating features of the public policy debate in Australia over the past decade," QIC said. "It's been a zero-sum game in which neither side can concede even a sliver ...

Blue Sky partners for property investment

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017
... investing in 2013, we have operated with the rigour of a commercial financier, while delivering on our clean energy public policy purpose. "We remain committed to extending the benefits of clean energy across the economy, while responsibly investing ...

In-house investment bears fruit for AustralianSuper

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017
... energy market is not an area where the fund is seeing imminent opportunities, describing it as a "dog's breakfast." "Public policy is all over the place. It's not a regime that is inviting for investors," Silk said. He said for state and federal governments ...

Association launches retirement savings research hub

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2017
... and other countries, driving improved efficiency and effectiveness of the Australian superannuation system and the public policy surrounding it, with a particular focus on the SMSF sector. "Another key priority will be to advance the technological architecture ...

New role builds Cbus momentum, Atkin joins SuperFriend

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2017
... marketing and communication support, as well as corporate affairs, industry partnerships, product development and public policy advocacy. Cbus chief executive David Atkin welcomed Campo to the position and said she brings an impressive set of skills ...

Competition would save Australians millions in super fees: Deloitte

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
... policy has served Australia's broader economy well over the past decades," lead author of the report Ric Simes said. "Public policy implemented by both sides of the political divide has supported using more effective competition in many parts of the ...

Governance professional joins SMSFA board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2017
... focus on high professional standards, education for SMSF specialists and trustees, and the need for sound, long-term public policy underpinned by research and keen debate."

Bringing funds management to the masses

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017
... especially younger Australians, owning property can seem too far away. Superannuation is of course, our rolled gold public policy which helps us all save for our retirement, but investing in managed funds is another option for saving and investing," ...

Big four hammer bank levy

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... saying it will hit customers hardest. Westpac chair Lindsay Maxsted said in an open letter that the new levy is "bad public policy that targets just five companies who are already among the largest taxpayers in Australia." Maxsted noted the levy doesn't ...

Senior executives sworn to secrecy over bank levy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2017
... the next four years and profoundly impact the banking sector, customers and shareholders. "A totally unacceptable public policy process has gone from bad to worse. This is likely to lead to highly flawed legislation and further risks unintended consequences ...