New research reveals members’ life insurance cover is at risk from regulatory reforms

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Less than six months since the Australian Parliament implemented stapling reforms, new research[1] from MLC Life Insurance reveals a massive 60% of superannuation fund members have never heard of them, potentially leaving... Read more continue reading

Responsible Investing – How green is your client and is it important?

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The importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration has reached universal recognition. In Australia, there’s been a proliferation of ESG products competing for investor dollars. How do you best... Read more continue reading

Actuaries develop a framework for maximising retirement income

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Superannuation funds will soon get more ‘hands on’ with helping members convert their super into retirement income once the new Retirement Income Covenant (RIC) takes effect, according to a paper... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors expects growth to slow in 2022 but inflation to remain high

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), expects global growth to slow in 2022 but remain robust. World GDP growth is likely to be around four per cent... Read more continue reading

ETF Securities to launch Australia’s first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

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Leading ETF provider ETF Securities will launch two funds that offer simple and cost-effective access to cryptocurrency investments. ETFS 21Shares Bitcoin ETF will be the first Australian ETF to invest... Read more continue reading

Super bounces back in March, with a positive year still in sight

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Super bounces back in March, with a positive year still in sight After suffering losses in January and February, super funds bounced back into positive territory in March on the... Read more continue reading

Slowdown in ETF flows reflect global uncertainty but investors remain resilient

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The Australian ETF market continues to grow year on year albeit at a slower rate, with flows in Q1 2022 reflecting the impact of heightened market volatility, according to data... Read more continue reading

Infrastructure’s pathway to net-zero

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As the world attempts to move towards carbon neutrality, companies and fund managers are facing increased scrutiny regarding emission levels. Unsurprisingly, listed infrastructure’s level of carbon intensity is higher than... Read more continue reading

Inflation and Russia-Ukraine Crisis causes shift in ESG approach, asset class exposures: Investor snap poll

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Key points: Nearly half of investors had direct exposure to Russia heading into Q1 2022, of which 45% have either fully exited or are trying to do so. 39% of... Read more continue reading

Super Funds bounce back in March

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A market bounce in March has supported super fund performance, with the global economy maintaining a reasonable degree of momentum. However, inflation concerns continue to mount as consumers face cost... Read more continue reading