All articles by Florence Chong – Page 4
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Opinion PiecesLetter from Australia: Paltry pickings in the political pie
As deficits mount in a post-COVID-19 world, politicians and bureaucrats are again eyeing national pension savings – hundreds of billions of dollars they can capture at the stroke of a legislative pen.
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Super industry sees liquidity challenge as members switch to cash
COVID-19 has put a spotlight on liquidity
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Singapore’s GIC creates private asset investing framework with PGIM
‘Liquidity risk one of the most critical, but least quantified risk dimensions in portfolio construction’
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Australia’s Future Fund makes a A$5.7bn Q1 loss
The fund prioritised reducing its exposure to illiquid assets
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Japanese government fund preps move into bonds, EM infra
Considering a fund-of-funds manager as part of its global infrastructure strategy
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Australians request super savings early release
AustralianSuper expects to receive requests from more than 300,000 members
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GPIF picks Goldman Sachs executive as CIO
The new hire comes at a time when the world’s largest pension fund is pivoting towards international investment
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Japan’s government fund increases foreign bonds by 10%
Fund pulls back on domestic government bonds exposure for the next five years
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Australian supers face A$25bn payout to jobless members
Retail and hospitality, tourism and recreation are hardest-hit sectors
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Japan’s GPIF partners with Dutch ministry in green bonds move
The fund also formed a partnership with Kommuninvest to develop sustainable capital markets through a focus on green bonds
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GPIF announces new president, new CIO to follow
Both Mizuno and Takahashi are due to leave GPIF on 31 March
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Coronavirus puts Australian super merger on hold
‘We still believe the merger is in the best interest of members of both funds’
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Unisuper suspends stock lending
The fund recalls all shares currently out on loan without exception
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NewsAustralia’s Hostplus plans 40% admin fee cuts
Pension fee to drop to A$4.50 per week from April 1 from the current A$7.50
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Japan’s GPIF reviews stewardship principles, adds FI and alternatives
Asset managers should engage with various stakeholders to improve the sustainability of markets GPIF invests in
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WA Super to merge into First State Super, pushing AUM above A$130bn
Benefits include access to a more diverse pool of global investments and lower fees for members
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NewsAustralian SWF eyes tech to help in fossil fuel analysis
’The risks associated with climate change and energy transition are significant’
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NewsActivist groups campaign against Australian supers’ fossil fuel holdings
UniSuper should be leading investor action on climate change
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NewsAustralian supers face stress tests into low-carbon readiness
APRA plans to develop and consult on a climate change financial risk prudential practice guide
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NewsAustralia supports universal super with A$41bn tax money
‘Our current tax and benefit treatment of retirement incomes is a mess’
