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The blame game

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
When the COVID-19 crash hit markets, super funds copped a massive blow, but why they were all invested in such a similar way is an issue that still needs addressing. The superannuation industry had been under increasing pressure to perform, at the very ...

The five threats to super fund survival

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2020
A global investment management software provider believes the COVID-19 pandemic provides superannuation funds five critical issues which must be addressed to ensure survival. A new white paper by investment management software provider SS&C highlights ...

Super should shape up on unlisted valuations: WTW

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2020
... the Global Financial Crisis. "But what may surprise some is that there is very little consistency in the way Australian super funds and other unlisted asset owners manage the valuation process," Kelly said. "The bottom line is that any decision on valuations ...

Time for financials to step up: Study

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... would make a difference. In comparison, only 31% of Baby Boomers said they would do the same. RIAA identified 12 Australian super funds that it believes demonstrate a comprehensive approach to responsible investment. These include Australian Ethical ...

First State Super and WA Super in merger talks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2020
First State Super and WA Super have said they are exploring the benefits to members of a merger, in a move that would create a $109 billion fund. The funds have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and will enter due diligence, with the process expected ...

Fight for MySuper advice fees kicks off

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2020
Financial advice industry groups are being joined by superannuation funds in a fight to retain the ability to charge advice fees to MySuper members as the government implements recommendations from the Royal Commission. Draft legislation currently open ...

SG increase will hurt women: NFAW

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020
The National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW) said increasing the super guarantee will hurt women and the age pension should remain a strong element of the retirement income system. In its submission to the Treasury the NFAW said the superannuation ...

Industry butt heads over super guarantee

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2020
Superannuation industry professionals are going head to head over Australia's super guarantee system, yet all agree it's time for an upheaval. In a submission to the Treasury's Retirement Income Review Panel, the Actuaries Institute called for universal ...

American private debt fund eyes Australia

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
A private debt manager with stellar past returns, is eyeing local superannuation funds as it starts to raise for a new fund. Victory Park Capital, headquartered in Chicago, is best known in the US for lending to financial services companies, focused ...

Preqin opens Australian office

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
The alternatives assets data juggernaut is opening an office in Sydney, as it looks to expand its local client base and build its research coverage. Preqin Pro is a software subscription platform that tracks data (such as fundraising, deals and exits) ...