Should the directors of superannuation funds be held to a different set of standards to those who are members of the board of a publicly listed company? A Super Review ro...
Damon Taylor writes that 2012 has proved to be a particularly busy year for the Australian superannuation industry – and one during which many funds found themselves tryi...
Organisations such as the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia have suggested super funds have not been given enough time to come to terms with the complexiti...
Super funds are cautiously building out their advice offerings due to member demand, despite a lack of clarity around scaled advice....
Each superannuation fund may be doing it a little differently, but Damon Taylor writes that responsible and ethical investment is becoming increasingly mainstream....
The advent of MySuper represents a game-changer for group insurers but, as Damon Taylor reports, many are viewing the challenge as an opportunity....
The digital age is transforming superannuation and the level of engagement expected by clients. ING DIRECT's Anne Myers suggests that those who fail to recognise this ris...
With superannuation funds battling to keep pace with an evolving regulatory environment, technology is crucial to staying competitive and keeping members engaged....
Damon Taylor writes that the pursuit of yield has seen renewed interest in property funds but that investors need to consider the whole cycle. ...
Alternative investments remain front and centre for superannuation funds as they devise their asset allocation strategies but, as Damon Taylor reports, thorough due dilig...
Australian equities have helped drive another year of positive of superannuation returns but, as Damon Taylor reports, investors should adjust their expectations to the r...
While the impact of the global financial crisis may have prompted many superannuation funds to lower their exposure to property investments, Damon Taylor writes that rece...
From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...
Super director remuneration ...
No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...