Is there a convergence of ESG concerns with the investment rules based on a "Prudent Person"? Read more

The importance of focusing capital markets on the longer term is a matter of much international discussion, debate and regulation globally. This global activity on this issue - for example the UK's Kay Review and Stewardship Codes, the EU Shareholder ... Read more

The Climate Institute recently welcomed the establishment of the Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into Carbon Risk Disclosure. Read more

BNP Paribas Securities Services recently commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to write this paper that how the world's leading pension funds, superannuation funds and insurance companies are reorganising their operations to help meet long-term ... Read more

Many of the key themes seen in the superannuation industry over the last couple of years remain constant as we enter 2016, with continued emphasis on post-retirement and outcome-based investing, ensuring strategies are flexible and tailored to meet ... Read more

BNP Paribas Securities Services recently commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to write this paper that how the world's leading pension funds, superannuation funds and insurance companies are reorganising their operations to help meet long-term ... Read more

Imagine the investable universe could be examined through a telescope. The simplest scope might give you a better view of the more obvious risks and opportunities out there on your investment time horizon. Just as an astronomer needs to see farther ... Read more

In an attempt to simplify the superannuation guarantee (SG) regime, and reduce the penalties associated with the SG charge (SGC), the federal government has introduced the draft Superannuation Guarantee Legislation Amendment (Simplification) Bill 2015 ... Read more

This paper examines Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues first from a company's perspective and then from a shareholder's or investor's perspective. It discusses how the two positions are reconciled so that mutually beneficial ... Read more

Investing in illiquid assets - such as unlisted property, infrastructure or even small cap stocks - entails additional costs and risks, and constraints an investor. As it is entirely reasonable to expect additional returns in compensation, it is often ... Read more