SMSF’s a reaction to past underperformance….

By on September 13, 2012 in Superannuation

This is anecdotal, but seems to be a recurring theme as I go about the markets: Super funds in general have suffered over the last 5 or so years, predominantly due to under performance of listed equities This has led to many stakeholders (including those with $200k to $1m)  leaving the managed sector and setting […]

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On Measuring and Metrics

By on August 27, 2012 in Musings

Musings on what gets measured gets made. Humans are fascinated with metrics and measurement. The mere act of measuring something is enough to influence behaviour, sometimes in ways unexpected. Examples from sport, technology and finance are used to illustrate this. Full post: On the Measurable July 2012.

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The Australian Superannuation System is Larger than the Sharemarket

By on August 22, 2012 in Superannuation

Did you know that the combined value of assets in the Australian Superannuation wallet is larger than the market capitalisation of the Australian Stock Market. Some facts: From an ASFA Research and Resource Centre report published in July 2012 The ASX is capitalised at about AUD1.2 tn (Source ASX) The global pension pool is about USD19.3 tn […]

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