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A strong super system cushions the economy: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... mean we should just ignore it or use a different, inappropriate benchmark. More on unintended regulatory consequences, Hostplus chief investment officer Sam Sicilia argued it would be a big consequence if YFYS stopped funds from investing in private ...

Will big super's unlisted investments amplify retirement savings?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... and the country are inseparable. However, while the diversification benefits of unlisted assets are well-documented, Hostplus chief investment officer Sam Sicilia highlighted a point he believes is seldom mentioned. "Unlisted assets are important in ...

Maritime Super reappoints MLC Life as group insurer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... their time of need." "We look forward to continuing our support for Maritime Super through their planned merger with Hostplus to ensure a seamless transition for their members." However, once the merger is completed, which is slated to be in early 2023 ...

Hostplus appoints business growth, acquisition lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2022
The industry fund has hired from Cbus to fill the role of head of business growth and acquisition. Effective this month, Lee Sammartino has been appointed to the role, joining from Cbus where he was head of corporate growth. Sammartino has also previously ...

Octopus launches renewable energy platform

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... launched a renewable energy platform for institutional and wholesale investors, with backing from partners including Hostplus. The wealth manager simultaneously closed two funds that are co-investing into a multi-billion-dollar Australian renewable energy ...

Hostplus links returns to active approach

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
Hostplus has advocated for the employment of active management strategies to navigate difficult global markets. On the back of announcing it had delivered a positive 1.57% return for its members in its Balanced (MySuper) option for the financial year ...

Super Fierce super index shows top 15 funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2022
... Australia Post Super (now merged into Australian Retirement Trust), CareSuper, Cbus, Energy Super, Equipsuper, HESTA, Hostplus, Vision Super (Local Authorities Super Fund), Mercy Super, MyLifeMyMoney Super, NGS Super, Public Service Super, Qantas Super ...

David Elmslie steps down as Hostplus chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2022
... QIC chief executive Damien Frawley. Elmslie's term came to an end on Friday, June 30. He was first appointed chair of Hostplus in 2007. At that time, Hostplus had 823,000 members and oversaw about $6.5 billion in funds under management. It now has more ...

Top super funds for ESG revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2022
... Aware Super comes in first with an 11.38% return, with Active Super in second place with 10.10%. This is followed by Hostplus with 10.03%, AustralianSuper on 10.01% and TelstraSuper's MySuper option in fifth place on 9.91%. Other super funds to make ...

Apollo secures Hostplus mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
Apollo Global Management has entered a strategic partnership with Hostplus to launch an Asia Pacific credit strategy. The new credit strategy launches with US$1.25 billion in assets, following an inaugural raise that included a $500 million anchor commitment ...