The superannuation industry is going through a period of consolidation via mergers and Outsider believes he can use some real-life experience to help the process....

To break up the tedium of the current lockdown, Outsider spent the past week listening to the virtual Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Superannuation Inves...

Maybe it was the groundhog-like nature of lockdown getting the better of him or maybe there was some dust in his eye, but Outsider felt oddly emotional watching the lates...

There are plenty of ESG funds available on the market, writes Warwick Schneller, but the lack of universal definition means some may not be having a real-world impact....

The decision to withhold submissions from its consultation into affordable advice is a contrary move by the corporate regulator when the advice industry has funded the $3...

As TAL acquires Westpac Life Insurance, experts believe international ownership of life insurers is no bad thing as it will bring expertise and specialisation but a small...

The Royal Commission into Aged Care was not directed at advisers but, Chris Dastoor writes, the outcomes have implicated how clients perceive the industry....

Last year’s volatility has prompted several listed investment vehicles to move away from the structure but firms operating them say there are still benefits, writes Laura...

The biggest concern from advisers is that they are no longer able to do what they love but there is still room in the industry for innovation and renewed purpose, Jodie B...

Demutualisation of insurers has led to a destruction of value, writes Michael Pillemer, so remutualising could be a valid idea to rebuild consumer trust....

Investors may be using the pandemic to find the next FAANG, writes James Williamson, but history shows this period is only the latest cycle....