Senate inquiry puts retirement system under scrutiny

The Senate Economics Reference Committee has referred an inquiry into improving the Australian retirement system including implementation of the Retirement Income Covenant and product innovation.

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Verve Super CEO on Australia’s female-focused super fund

Speaking to Super Review, Christina Hobbs shares why the superannuation industry needs to better service female members and how Verve Super implements an ethical investment approach.

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Offshore allocation approaches half of super asset allocation

Offshore asset allocation is edging closer to half of superannuation funds’ total investment portfolios, driven by challenges in domestic markets.

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AustralianSuper emerges as Australia’s largest asset owner

AustralianSuper has usurped the Future Fund as the biggest Australian asset owner, jumping from 43rd to 36th place globally, according to an annual study by the Thinking Ahead Institute.

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IFM signs $19bn MoU with UK government

IFM Investors, the global institutional asset manager owned by superannuation funds, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK government to invest £10 billion by 2027.

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Fund manager welcomes AustralianSuper’s ‘corporate muscle’ on Origin

Fund manager Datt Capital believes AustralianSuper is making the right decision in voting against a bid from Brookfield to acquire Origin Energy and welcomed its strong intent.

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Super funds push back against RIC urgency

While ASIC still believes there is a “lack of urgency” with implementing the Retirement Income Covenant, super funds say they want to ensure their products are well-developed first to meet member outcomes.

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RIAA completes CEO search with trans-Tasman appointments

The Responsible Investment Association Australasia has announced the appointment of two co-chief executives, following the departure of Simon O’Connor after over a decade.

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ASFA concludes CEO hunt

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has appointed its next chief executive to lead the body, following an extensive recruitment process after the departure of Martin Fahy.

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Rest invests $1bn towards renewable energy

Rest has announced a $1 billion investment in a renewable energy infrastructure manager, marking the nex

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From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

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