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Superannuation

ASFA slams Grattan as 'out of touch'

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has labeled the Grattan Institute as 'out of touch' following its claims that the age pension and rent assistance would provide an adequate retirement for Australians.

In-house investment leading mandate charge

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017
The rise of in-house investment by Australian superannuation funds means they collectively became the highest mandate winner in the 12 months to September 2016.

Super changes spark engagement

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2017
The Federal Government's rollout of the biggest changes to superannuation in more than a decade is seeing financial advisers and investors pay increased attention to portfolio management.

Severe inadequacies in retiree portfolios: VicSuper

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2017
New research by $16 billion superannuation fund VicSuper suggests up to 50% of retirees aged 75 to 79 with defensive portfolios will outlive their savings.

The era of the retirement consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2017
The looming wave of retiring baby boomers is paving the way for the creation of the 'retirement consultant.'

Climate calling

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2017
Superannuation funds are transitioning to low carbon economies with an increased focus on climate-specific investment strategies. Mercer's Alexis Cheang talks with Darren Snyder about this important cultural shift.

CSC contributes to global ESG think tank

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 23 DEC 2016
The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation recently formed part of a powerful asset owner think tank in Japan, discussing best practice in ESG investment and portfolio management.

US pension fund extends tobacco divestment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2016
The largest defined-benefit public pension fund in the US will divest from tobacco-related securities across its externally managed portfolios.

Top 10 superannuation stories in 2016

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2016
The 2016 Budget saw the largest changes to superannuation in a decade. But was it enough to make this year's number one story? Financial Standard reveals the most read super stories for 2016.

Landmark ESG recommendations for Australia

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2016
For the first time in its 10-year history, the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment is publishing several ESG recommendations specifically targeted at Australian fiduciaries.