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Super changes won't close gender retirement gap: AIST

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015
... Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has told a Senate inquiry that changes to the super system will not be enough to close the retirement savings gender gap. The AIST is calling for all workforce, pay and super policies to be examined under a ...

Investment under microscope at ASFA conference

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2015
... extensive speaker list for the ASFA conference. Space pioneer Buzz Aldrin will provide the opening address and Stephen Fry will close at the Grand Finale on Friday. Also speaking Friday are Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison and Shadow Minister for Superannuation ...

HESTA awards low volatility mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 NOV 2015
HESTA has awarded a low volatility equities mandate to a Dutch asset manager. Robeco's global equities strategy was selected by the superannuation fund to "capture global equity returns with less risk," according to head of Robeco Australia Stephen ...

Evolving super sparks C-suite shift

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
How superannuation funds meet the constant need to fund longer member retirements is presenting significant challenges for executive teams in board rooms across the country. Apart from ongoing regulatory reform there are other forces at play which are ...

Goldman Sachs calls time on BRICs

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2015
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has closed its BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) Fund and integrated it into a wider emerging markets fund. After the firm first coined the term in 2001, the move effectively brings the BRIC era to an end. GSAM notified ...

XTB floaters listed on ASX

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2015
... investors looking for investments with cash flow management qualities. They have low capital volatility and should trade close to the face value for the life of the bond, with the available income changing with market interest rate movements.

IQ Group adds to executive leadership team

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2015
Superannuation and wealth management consultant IQ Group has appointed a head of customer advocacy and assurance to align with the launch of the firm's new business unit. Joining IQ Group is Sharad Tanwar who will develop and deliver strategies to further ...

Australians undecided about higher super for women

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2015
... Australians, answers were split almost equally when respondents were asked whether women should be paid a higher rate of super to close the gender gap. Interestingly men made up 63% of the "no" response. The results also show about a quarter of women ...

AMG to take Abax stake

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2015
... Abax's senior partners will continue to own the majority of the company and will manage day-to-day business following the close of the AMG transaction. "Abax is an excellent addition to AMG's group of leading return-oriented specialists, and our partnership ...

FEATURE: The circle of life

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
... helps members not to lose sleep "worrying about the ups and downs of the investment markets, particularly as you're getting close to retirement." "When you're young you can afford to dream big. You've got plenty of time to generate wealth so you can ...