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Government fund adds to board

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2019
A $44 billion superannuation fund has added a public sector expert to its board. Stewart Little has joined the State Super board. He brings 18 years of experience in the public sector to the director position. "Stewart understands the needs of public ...

Super funds snap up local renewable asset

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2019
Two of Australia's largest industry superannuation funds have joined forces to purchase a South Australian wind farm capable of generating enough energy to power more than 140,000 homes each year. HESTA and First State Super have partnered with independent ...

The secret to super outperformance

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019
New research from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has revealed Australian superannuation funds that engage in responsible investing are outperforming their peers. The report looked at one, three and five-year time frames and ...

Boomers show healthy ESG appetite

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
... (ESG) investing is well and truly on the radar for savvy millennials, but new research has revealed it could also be the secret ingredient to tempting Baby Boomers into engaging with their super. The research, coming out of global asset management firm ...

Local Government Super welcomes new chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
Local Government Super has appointed a new chief executive. Phil Stockwell has been named chief executive of the fund, following an extensive search. Effective November 26, Stockwell will replace Donna Heffernan who has acted in the role since earlier ...

Vale David Smith

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
HESTA director and former Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees president David Smith is being remembered as an inspirational leader. Smith, who was also general secretary of the Australian Services Union, passed away suddenly on November ...

Defined contribution: A global perspective

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2019
... difficult things to do in the US pension system. Financial Services Council chief executive Richard Klipin then revealed the secret to New Zealand's pension system was to keep things simple. "The New Zealand retirement system, the financial system is ...

New career move for ex-SuperConcepts head

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2019
... SMSF business in Australia. "It has achieved this via organic growth rather than via acquisition," Doulgeridis said. "The secret to its success is very simple; provide exceptional client service at a competitive price point and guarantee your turn-around ...

Financial services the most unethical industry

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2019
The financial services industry continues to take a beating in the court of public opinion, with new research showing Australian consumers see the banking and finance industry as the most unethical sector in the country. Released today by the Governance ...

Is EM an investor's saving grace?

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2019
... specialist Anthony Doyle said the closer Australia gets to zero rates the closer investors get to lower yields. "It is no secret the Reserve Bank of Australia has an easing bias. Seven years ago RBA governor Phillip Lowe said very low rates are nothing ...