Cbus’ Fok on ‘wild west’ of lead generators in super
Cbus CEO Kristian Fok has criticised lead generators promoting superannuation switches, with the Shield and First Guardian problems being the “tip of the iceberg” for super members.
AUTHOR
Laura Dew
Laura Dew is editor at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK covering asset and wealth management.
How Mercer thinks Australia can improve its global pension system ranking
A global report from Mercer shows that pension systems with no or limited restrictions tend to perform better, while sharing recommendations on how Australia can improve its ranking.
Super funds rise for sixth straight month
Australian super funds have extended their winning streak into September, as strong global equities and resilient long-term returns boost member outcomes.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Aware Super elevates technology chief to executive team
The super fund has appointed long-serving technology leader Richard Exton to its executive team, underscoring the fund’s digital transformation priorities.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
‘Signs of froth’ emerging in tech: UniSuper
Valuations of the major US tech companies are becoming elevated, according to UniSuper’s chief investment officer, John Pearce, but not yet at bubble territory.
AUTHOR
Laura Dew
Laura Dew is editor at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK covering asset and wealth management.
AustralianSuper launches UK housing investment platform
The country’s largest super fund has launched a £500 million UK housing platform to expand its living sector investments and support economic growth.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
ART names new chair
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has announced Helen Rowell has been appointed as the fund’s new chair, set to succeed Andrew Fraser.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Billions from super balances in jeopardy if climate inaction continues
Delayed climate action could wipe hundreds of billions from superannuation balances by 2050, according to new analysis from Ortec Finance.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
APRA warns of complacency as retirement wave approaches
APRA deputy chair Margaret Cole has called on superannuation trustees to accelerate efforts to support members moving into retirement and to strengthen protections against growing cyber and operational risks.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Partnerships key to boost retirement income product development
The industry can expect to see more retirement income partnerships in the future, enabling firms to progress their innovation and product development.
AUTHOR
Laura Dew
Laura Dew is editor at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK covering asset and wealth management.
