It’s time to include risk measures alongside super fund investment returns

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Superannuation funds are ignoring the impact of risk on returns when we all know there is a clear link between increased risk and expected future return. Unfortunately, when risk is... Read more continue reading

Growing consumer demand for ethical investing: 4 in 5 Australians prepared to switch funds

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9 in 10 Australians expect their superannuation or other investments to be invested responsibly and ethically, new research commissioned by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has revealed. In an... Read more continue reading

Australian super funds bring derivatives into the mainstream

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Australian super funds are embracing derivatives to perform a wide range of investment functions, according to a new survey by risk management and retirement specialist firm, Milliman. The survey revealed... Read more continue reading

Downsizing eligibility: Former homes now eligible under proposed bill

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The Downsizer Contributions measure, currently before the Federal Senate, will allow individuals 65 years or over to use the proceeds in relation to a sale of their main residence to... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees and Aon in $5.2 billion super alliance

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EQT Holdings Ltd (ASX: EQT), the holding company for Equity Trustees, and Aon has announced they had entered into an alliance that will create a $5.2 billion superannuation partnership  to... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super wins Infinity Award for the sixth time

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Local Government Super (LGS) has won the SuperRatings Infinity award for the sixth time, cementing its position as the industry leader in responsible and sustainable investment. LGS Chair, Bruce Miller,... Read more continue reading

Super does not lose you money

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“I don’t want to invest into super. My friends lost money investing in super during the GFC.” This was a conversation I was having with a new client this week.... Read more continue reading

Super funds: Learn more about members or risk regulatory intervention

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The prudential regulator has warned super fund trustees to provide concrete evidence that they understand what their members want before making decisions on their behalf. The call was made by... Read more continue reading

The retiree and the 100-year storm – The impact of tail events on financial outcomes

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Introduction Two years ago, the Chinese stockmarket was nearing the end of a mini-meltdown during which the Shanghai Composite shed more than 40% of its value in two months. This... Read more continue reading

Super funds: learn more about members or risk regulatory intervention

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The prudential regulator has warned super fund trustees to provide concrete evidence that they understand what their members want before making decisions on their behalf. The call was made by... Read more continue reading