The recent jump in a broad range of commodity prices raises the question of whether we have entered a new commodity supercycle. Read more

Understanding that a fund's most glaring vulnerability is often the human element, employees need to be trained, educated and equipped to recognise cyber attacks. Read more

Digital advice is set to play a vital role for superannuation funds wanting to engage their growing memberships and steer them toward better retirement outcomes, says Midwinter's Steve Davison. Read more

As confirmed by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), we now live in a world where cyber-related identity crime is "more common than robbery, motor vehicle theft, household break-in, or assault". Read more

The subject of life insurance does not spark interest for many, typically because it's perceived as boring, complicated and expensive. Read more

Eight years ago, researchers from the University of Oxford analysed over 700 jobs to determine which will likely fall prey to computerisation. Read more

Here's the good news: Australia's superannuation funds enjoy a fairly deep reservoir of goodwill with their members. Most participants are satisfied with the fund they have, and very few are inclined to switch to a different provider. However ... Read more

In looking at the developments in the Australian superannuation industry, it is clear there is a growing need for flexibility, agility and resiliency in both technology and operating models. Read more

Consumers might not spend much time thinking about the series of connections and interactions that take place within a few seconds after they swipe their credit card, click 'complete purchase' on a screen, or tap their smartphone on a sensor. Read more

A complex web of cyber security obligations has been created for the superannuation industry with the advent of a recent prudential standard in regard to information security. Many funds are struggling to develop strategies to address what is now re ... Read more