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.
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.
Offshore asset allocation is edging closer to half of superannuation funds’ total investment portfolios, driven by challenges in domestic markets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rest has announced a $1 billion investment in a renewable energy infrastructure manager, marking the nex