Superfunds magazine – October 2011 issue

In this issue:

12 Spotlight on sustainability: ESG focus in volatile markets By Michael Laurence
Can an ESG focus lend funds a helping hand during difficult times?

16 Spotting quality By Jason Andriessen
What exactly does quality financial advice look like?

18 Infrastructure unearthed By Alain Rauscher and Mark Crosbie
We uncover the myths of infrastructure investment in Europe.

20 Mind the gap By Phil Dewhurst
New research shows Australia’s underinsurance problem is still a big one.

22 Finishing touches for ASFA 2011 By Megan McDougall
The countdown to Conference is on.

26 Going global By Jeff Rogers
The case for Australian super funds putting more in to global equities.

28 Ditch the desk By Rebecca Glenn
Are financial services headed for a new era with activity-based work?

30 Strike a price: rise of the units By David Chaplin
Unit pricing is gaining new momentum with the industry sector.

34 In the hot seat By Carolyn Swanson
Susan Thorp shares the view from Australia’s first Chair of Finance and Superannuation.

38 Super and indigenous communities By Varenya Mohan-Ram
How do you engage groups of people outside the mainstream?

40 Six-year-olds and their super By Blair McPherson
Starting young: a bold new approach to member engagement.

42 Income oriented By David Knox
New thoughts on the future shape of our retirement incomes system.