Australia’s super industry urged to pursue consolidation
Amid the industry-wide criticisms being levelled at the Australian superannuation industry are claims that both funds and super players need to merge together. It won't be easy.
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Supers’ governance issues underline benefits of simplicity
The failings of Australia's superannuation industry, which were revealed in a detailed recent report, underline the benefits of keeping pension systems simple and transparent.
AI300: Aussie supers facing fee scrutiny, rate rises
Superannuation funds dominate Australia's rankings in the survey, but their fee activities are being investigated, and rising interest rates are forcing them to shift their assets.
AI300: Greater China, Australia head mid-tier asset rise
Government initiatives, strong equities returns, and acquisitions were some of the key drivers to AUM growth for asset owners in Australia, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
AI300: Koreans, Aussies lead smaller asset owner growth
The improvement of these asset owners is based on strong equity investments, but they are tempering their growth expectations for this year, amid a search for alternatives.
Australian investors weigh up private equity benefits
For some larger asset owners, currently high PE valuations are discouraging, while for smaller funds, the high fees are prompting a re-think in allocations.
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Future Fund property head leaves, causing reshuffle
The Australian sovereign pension fund is assigning people to new roles following the departure of former property head Barry Brakey after a decade in the role.
Cbus could manage 35% of assets internally, says CIO
The Australian superannuation fund could well manage over one-third of its assets through internal managers, as it seeks to maintain investment performance as its assets swell.
AI100: Infra investing lifts AUM for Australian fund firms
Assets under management were boosted by investor demand for infrastructure-related investing, AsianInvestor’s latest AI100 survey shows.
Australian super industry slammed by govt-backed report
A culture of opaqueness and underperformance prompts a government-led inquiry to recommend a radical overhaul of superannuation.
Australian asset owners intensify ESG strategies
Despite the lack of political will, activist behaviour and pressure on companies to improve their ESG practices is increasing.
Australian giants’ ESG failures to trigger industry changes
Despite strict regulations, lax corporate governance and a low qualification threshold for advisers are partly to blame for the alleged criminal behaviour at AMP.
AMP scandal expected to spark asset sell-off
Revelations of malpractice by the Australian investment and pensions firm will reverberate across Asia, where it has a big base of clients and partners. The group is tipped to be split up.
Australian impact investors face hype challenge
Increased activity in impact investing among institutions is resulting in more product being introduced. But that, industry observers say, could confuse target investors.
Top 20 pension execs: Sam Sicilia, Hiroichi Yagi
We are identifying 20 outstanding executives who are driving the region's pension funds forward. Today, we feature leaders from Australia's Hostplus and Japan's Secom.
Top 20 pension execs: Lau Ka-shi, John Pearce
We are identifying 20 outstanding executives who are driving the region's pension funds forward. Today, we feature leaders from Hong Kong's BCT Group and Australia's Unisuper
Top 20 pension execs: Kang Sung-Seog, Ian Patrick
We are identifying 20 outstanding executives who are driving the region's pension funds forward. Today, we feature leaders from Korea's KTCU and Australia's Sunsuper.
Top 20 pension execs: Kristian Fok, Yoshisuke Kiguchi
We are identifying 20 outstanding executives who are driving the region's pension funds forward. Today, we feature leaders from Australia's Cbus and Japan's Okayama Metal and Machinery Pension Fund.
Top 20 pension execs: Cho In-sik, Peter Curtis
We are identifying 20 outstanding executives who are driving the region's pension funds forward. Today, we feature leaders from Korea's NPS IM and AustralianSuper.
Future Fund joins tech hiring trend in reorganisation
The Australian sovereign wealth fund made the changes to secure its assets over the next 10 years and beyond, since its mandate has been extended to at least 2026.
