August 2024
- Opinion
- Super wars
Shouldn’t retirees be on super boards too?
Super funds have changed since the Cooper inquiry recommended more independent directors. Now, it might be a case of why stop there?
July 2024
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Why the Productivity Commission is wrong about green subsidies
The independent government agency has an outdated neoliberal mandate that needs an ESG makeover.
December 2023
- Opinion
- Superannuation
Super performance test needs changing because the world is burning
Why would we not seek to harness Australia’s $3.6 trillion retirement income system in the decarbonisation race, while leaving it up to superannuation funds to make the investment decisions?
January 2023
- Opinion
- Bonds
Australia is just different when it comes to corporate bonds
A culture of bank term deposits and equities means would-be retail bond investors are exposed to risks they may not understand and can’t bear.
September 2022
- Opinion
- Regulation
Financial advice review should start again, not cling to flawed ideas
Review chairman Michelle Levy is right to go big-picture and suggest winding back regulation that doesn’t benefit consumers.