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Government must do more after product failures: FSC, SCA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
... test, including 96 Choice products and one MySuper offering. Collectively, the failed options hold about $4 billion in retirement savings on behalf of about 60,000 members. SCA director Xavier O'Halloran said it's clear that "something has gone wrong ...

Ninety-seven super products fail performance test

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023
... failed products are issued by either an Insignia or AMP trustee. Those overseen by an Insignia trustee include AvWrap Retirement Service MLC0398AU; IOOF Portfolio Service Superannuation Fund's OnePath Tax Effective WS Income Trust and Optimix WS ...

The evolution of governance structures

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... has heard. In a panel discussion at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ASI Conference, Australian Retirement Trust head of investment strategy Andrew Fisher, Cbus investment committee member Rosemary Kelly and AustralianSuper director ...

Super funds taking on the climate crisis

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... environmental threats, but also the chronic, long-term impacts on their investments. In a similar vein, Australian Retirement Trust (ART) head of sustainable investments Nicole Bradford shed light on the importance of aligning superannuation strategies ...

AustralianSuper hires head of international, private equity

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... significant growth, building the international capabilities necessary to manage a globally significant member-focused retirement fund." He added the past few years have highlighted the importance of agile, integrated investment strategies able to manage ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... strong returns but also generate regular, steady income, making them suitable for portfolio diversification or future retirement income, she said. Maill concurred, emphasising how the shifting landscape in Australia's banking sector is creating unique ...

Unlisted asset valuation flaws complicate comparison

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... asset valuations complicates the transparency of performance comparisons for superannuation fund members. Australian Retirement Trust chief investment officer Ian Patrick told the AIST Superannuation Investment Conference (ASI) on the Sunshine Coast ...

State Super partners with analytics firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... over 100 years ago, and today we remain focused on ensuring we have the best systems in place to manage our members' retirement savings in the safest, most efficient way possible," he said. State Super is the trustee of the State Authorities Superannuation ...

ART, AvSuper closer to merging

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
The merger between AvSuper and Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has advanced to the next stage as they have now entered a Heads of Agreement. The agreement confirms the intention of both parties to proceed with the merger in good faith, AvSuper told ...

Super, retirement unit cushions Link's massive loss

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
Link Group's retirement and superannuation business helped cushion the massive $418 million loss in the 2023 financial year, despite losing HESTA as a major client. Link's Retirement and Superannuation Solutions (RSS) unit, which contributes ...