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VicSuper investments chief joins Hostplus

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
The $48 billion Hostplus has hired VicSuper's chief investment officer as a co-deputy chief investment officer, to work with Greg Clerk. Andrew Howard led investments at the $25 billion VicSuper, which is currently in the process of merging with First ...

Super fund slashes fee

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
... largest superannuation funds has dropped its pension fee by 40%, saving members $156 per year. $48 billion industry fund Hostplus said will drop its pension fee from 1 April 2020, with the change set to reduce fees from $7.50 per week to $4.50 per week. ...

Super women: Female-led funds on top

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
... assessments need to take this into account. That's why it's important that women have a voice at the table." Hostplus head of ESG Kim Farrant agreed, arguing diverse leadership teams can generate stronger returns. "Gender equity is important ...

Women rule ESG, but gap remains

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2020
... support each other, provide opportunities for continued development and showcase role models to light the way," she says. Hostplus head of ESG Kim Farrant says it's important for women in responsible investment to support one another. "Responsible ...

What SMSFs will look like in 2030

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... because of the overall strengthening of the system, but it will still grow strongly in real terms," Rice said. He mentioned Hostplus' move to allow SMSFs to invest directly and said other funds are sure to see there is a market in that strategy. Cooper ...

VicSuper PM jumps for industry fund

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... with First State Super, jumping ship for an industry super fund. Kim Farrant has been appointed as the head of ESG at Hostplus. She had been with VicSuper for more than two years, leading the super fund's responsible and impact investment strategy ...

Retail funds outperform, but industry funds dominate

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2020
... top spots in SelectingSuper's personal and workplace super performance tables for 2019, with AustralianSuper, UniSuper, Hostplus and First State Super all cementing their dominance in the last three years as regulatory headwinds hit the sector. According ...

SMSFA chief slams regulators, FASEA

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020
... Banking Royal Commission. Maroney supported increased competition in the sector, applauding the effort of industry fund Hostplus to offer SMSF options to non-members. "One interesting move is the offer by industry funds, such as Hostplus, to SMSFs to ...

Super fund adds first operations lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
... by manager, member and employer administration Joseph Zahra, UniSuper confirmed. He first joined the fund in 2010 from Hostplus where he was national administration manager. Prior to that, he was national operations manager at Superpartners. Leach has ...

PIMCO a hit with Aussie instos

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2020
... Telstra Super were the most vigorous in awarding mandates during the year, reversing recent trends where larger funds like Hostplus and HESTA has dominated the list.