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Parametric keeps value factors in check

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2016
Global asset manager and tax efficiency specialist Parametric is pitching to Australian superannuation funds with a factor-based investment strategy for global equities that targets the value factor. Parametric chief investment officer Paul Bouchey ...

CSC names new board member

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2016
The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation is welcoming a new director following the departure of Lyn Gearing earlier this month. Joining the CSC board is Ariane Barker. She is currently general manager, products and markets at JBWere and has more ...

Global equity managers not currency selectors

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
When superannuation funds structure a global equity investment mandate it is beneficial to manage the currency component externally, new research finds. A study released by the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR) implies super funds ...

Advisers welcome super changes but need stability

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
... highlighted the huge opportunity the axing of the non-concessional cap has for Australians to add more to their superannuation savings. "This means that clients can contribute significant amounts to super and therefore are awarded for hard work or owning ...

Retirement income opportunities begin early

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
Choice chief executive Alan Kirkland believes bi-partisan government support is needed for a superannuation objective that makes the retirement income message clear. Kirkland says too often debates occur around super's purpose and whether people's retirement ...

Willis Towers Watson names new Australasian head

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
... relationships and ability to develop strategic solutions for clients. He brings to the role a high level of expertise in superannuation, employee benefits, HR services and investment, together with a strong knowledge of the company's corporate risk and ...

Millennials investing, just not in super

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
... counterparts, according to the MLC Q2 Wealth Behaviour Survey; the problem is they're not planning to invest in their superannuation. The quarterly survey of more than 2,000 Australians found middle-aged Australians are broadly neutral when it comes ...

$500,000 non-concessional cap scratched

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
The Federal Government has reworked its 2016 Budget measures on superannuation to drop the $500,000 lifetime non-concessional cap and alter several other policies. Treasurer Scott Morrison announced the changes this morning and said the government will ...

Hostplus tripling venture capital exposure

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
Industry superannuation fund Hostplus is committing $400 million to venture capital over the next five years with a portion likely to be invested before year's end. The move will triple Hostplus' current investment in venture capital and will add to ...

Millennials investing, just not in super

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
... counterparts, according to the MLC Q2 Wealth Behaviour Survey; the problem is they're not planning to invest in their superannuation. The quarterly survey of more than 2,000 Australians found middle-aged Australians are broadly neutral when it comes ...