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Super funds taking on the climate crisis

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... act would squander a golden opportunity to spearhead the transition to a low carbon economy. In a panel discussion at the AIST ASI conference, it was highlighted that despite an uptick in global climate finance, current investment levels are deficient. ...

How to warm up for a 50-degree day

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... on investments and communities. The impact of a 50-degree day was the subject of a climate risk simulation exercise at the AIST Superannuation Investment Conference 2023 Facilitated by University of Technology Sydney Institute for Sustainable Futures ...

Alternative real estate is on the rise: AXA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
The significance of alternative real estate in portfolios is growing, with aged care facilities, hospitals, build-to-rent properties, and renewable energy projects presenting a strong investment case. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Top global trends impacting portfolio construction

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
Decarbonisation, globalisation, and the diffusion of technology are worldwide trends that significantly influence the process of portfolio construction. In a panel discussion at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ASI Conference, Goldman ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
A panel discussion at the AIST Superannuation Investment Conference (ASI) delved into the performance of private credit markets and highlighted nascent investment opportunities. QIC head of multi-sector private debt Phil Miall, IFM Investors executive ...

Unlisted asset valuation flaws complicate comparison

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... 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 this morning that "valuations are never perfect" ...

ISA, AIST announce merger to form new organisation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023
Industry Super Australia (ISA) and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) are merging, announcing a new unified organisation to represent profit-to-member superannuation funds. In a joint statement, ISA and AIST said the merged entity ...

Anti-hawking laws could dampen super fund advice: Academic

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023
... retirement benefits," Asher said. Cold calling post-Hayne Royal Commission The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has previously called on the government to extend anti-hawking laws to combat financial advice firms using third parties ...

UK to ban cold calling on all financial products

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
... in 2021 anti-hawking legislation was introduced. Earlier this year, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) called out advice firms that use third parties to solicit business through cold calling. Unsolicited calls to consumers about ...

Payday super to boost retirement savings for millions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... industry bodies Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) also welcomed the government's move to pay super with wages. ASFA deputy chief executive Glen McRea said: "Requiring ...