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Outsourcing is the future: Northern Trust

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2022
... is facing asset volatility, the likes of which it hasn't for a very long time, and that is causing many to think about whether they've got the right operating models to withstand the types of volatility we're going through," Paulin said. "Particularly ...

Nowhere has there been more change than super: Byres

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022
... better member outcomes, he argued. "Trustees that cannot compete on that basis need to think very hard about how (and whether) they can deliver in their members' best financial interests, now and into the future," Byres said. The spotlight on them ...

Fed seeks feedback on rules to resolve large bank failures

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
... vice chair for supervision Michael Barr said: "As the banking system changes, policymakers must continuously evaluate whether resolution-related standards and prudential standards for large banks keep pace." Separately, Fed vice chair Lael Brainard raised ...

Super fund satisfaction takes hit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022
... with 30% saying they'd likely do so in the coming year. Those aged 25-34 are also high risk at 26%. When questioned on whether they feel empowered to retire or in retirement, only 59% of those aged over 55 said they had a high degree of confidence they'd ...

APRA flags concerns over fund sustainability

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022
... can be better served," she told the committee. The comments followed questioning by independent MP Allegra Spender over whether recent reforms in the sector are driving an excess of consolidation. Cole acknowledged the industry has experienced significant ...

First Sentier hires to new ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
... working in an asset manager with the scale and commitment to make a difference on the issues that matter to Australians, whether that be climate change, modern slavery, gender diversity or any of the other big issues. I'm really pleased the Australian ...

US state public pensions fragile: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
... positive for state and local pension plans in the long run, but budgetarily painful in the short run." It remains unclear whether public pension fund investment managers will continue to push into alternative investments categories or if the lower assumed ...

First Super: Merger pressure fizzles out

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
... had a good year. And, that 12 months is just one data point and with current market volatility, it is too early to say whether this will continue. The trouble with bears Watson believes that the long-running bull market has meant that size has potentially ...

Hejaz launches financial advice service

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2022
... needs to become more tailored to their customer demands. "Australians want their investments to reflect their values, whether these are in line with religious principles or their moral compass," he said. "We believe there is an opportunity to connect ...

BUSSQ sees strength in niche super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2022
... lies squarely on rebuilding its strength and reputation rather than looking to merge with any other party," he says. "Whether that becomes our long-term strategic plan is obviously up to future strategic planning sessions as we sit down and look at what ...