With stocks markets experiencing high volatility and economists warning of a first recession in 27 years, retirees and the broader community are looking for leadership. The Assistant Minister discussed the latest policy initiatives and how we navigate a dual public health and financial crisis.
Speaker: Hon. Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology
Moderator: Colin Tate, chief executive, Conexus Financial
Length: 40 mins, 59 seconds
Loomis Sayles’ Aziz Hamzaogullari has questioned whether asset allocators are giving private equity more credit than it is worth, saying the case for investing in PE rests on flawed return measurement, hidden risks and high fees and that public equities should be treated with the same “patience” that PE receives.
Geeta Kapadia, CIO of Fordham University’s $1 billion endowment is rolling out a suite of changes that include paring back the fund's 50 or so manager relationships, introducing new passive allocations, testing the water on internal management in fixed income and preparing the ground for an inaugural sustainability strategy.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ambitious strategy to reinvigorate the country’s $5 trillion asset management industry encounters a cool response from domestic corporate pension funds. Stakeholders express reluctance, citing uncertainties and a perceived lack of instant benefits as government panels form to craft the reform plans.
スイスのジュネーブ州年金基金（CPEG）最高投資責任者グレゴワール・ヘーニ（Gregoire Haenni）氏は、日本株を選好していると述べた。依然として緩和モードの日銀金融政策や、足元のインフレ傾向にも関わらず良好な国内消費動向、企業のガバナンス改善姿勢、魅力的な配当利回りなどを理由として挙げている。日銀が利上げに動けば日本株は調整する可能性があるが、株価下落局面での購入を狙っているという。 mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
The $23 billion pension fund of the state of Geneva in Switzerland is favouring Japanese equities and seeking opportunities to acquire them when prices decline amid factors including attractive dividend yields, the monetary policy by the Japanese central bank and stable consumer habits.
In his first public comments since being named chief investment officer of Australia’s sovereign wealth fund in August, Ben Samild has said fostering a team culture of “purpose and joy” is among his top priorities.
With the right governance models pension funds can play a role in broader societal issues, such as mental health in the workplace, while still delivering financial security for members. A unique “democratic governance structure” at the Danish Velliv Association allows it to manage multiple objectives, chief executive Lars Wallberg said.
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