Among the topics we discuss are the five main causes of biodiversity loss, Federated Hermes collaboration with the Natural History Museum, why it’s important that entities invest in biodiversity and what types of companies to invest in to support this initiative. Guests Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact and Sustainable Investing, Federated Hermes Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we discuss are the findings from HSBC’s latest ESG (environment, social and governance) sentiment survey, Scope 3, what to expect from COP28, and much more. Guest Wai-Shin Chan, Global Head of ESG Research and Climate Change at HSBC Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST *

Among the topics we discuss are the growing interest in a total portfolio approach to the construction of investment portfolios, advantages compared to traditional asset allocation approaches, the take-up among superannuation funds, the data, analytics and technology considerations, members outcomes, and the role of private assets and ESG. Guests *Clive Maguchu, Senior Strategist, State Street Global Advisors, and Sandra Ng, Director of Sales Engineering, Asia Pacific, Charles River...

Among the topics we discuss are net zero, the energy transition, policy and regulation, and the response of companies. Guest *Owen Tutt, Assistant Manager and Climate Change Co-lead in the EOS Stewardship’ team at investment manager Federated Hermes. Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are understanding First Nations members and their perceptions of superannuation and ways superfunds can provide better services to their First Nations members. Guest *Phil Usher, CEO of First Nations Foundation Host *Carlos Lopez, Policy Adviser, HESTA

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are the relevance of the circular economy for investors, how Federated Hermes considers this in its engagement with companies, which sectors to focus on, the apparel sector, and how the impact on companies is measured. Guest *Lisa Lange, Associate Director in the EOS Stewardship team at investment manager Federated Hermes Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are what a whole-of-fund view means, the benefits, internalisation, enterprise data management, bridging the gap between public and private assets, and much more. Guest *Peter Sherriff, Director of Product Strategy, APAC, Charles River Development (a State Street company) Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are the future of smaller super funds, active versus passive investment, regulation, the performance test, retirement, sustainability, housing, and challenges for trustees. Guest Garry Weaven, Senior Advisor with Tanarra Capital, Founding Executive Chair of Industry Fund Services and retired Chair of IFM investors and Industry Super Holdings Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are the meaning of decarbonisation, how it is measured, the different portfolio approaches, the role of engagement, and much more. Guest: Mitch Reznick – Head of Sustainable Fixed Income at Federated Hermes Host: Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are policy surprises, investment assumptions, the Reserve Bank of Australia and the role of bonds in an investment portfolio. Guest *Steve Major, Global Head of Fixed Income Research, HSBC Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are what’s on the regulatory radar for super fund executives this year and where the unlisted asset valuations debate may be leading us, including the implications and challenges for the industry. Guests: Daniel Di Stefano, Product Manager, APAC Asset Servicing at State Street David Grose, Head of Alternatives – Australia at State Street Host: Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Can trustees be doing more to ensure that members who may be experiencing cognitive decline are provided with the best support mechanisms to access financial services? ' Guest: Dr Diane Hosking, Senior Research Officer, National Seniors Australia and Ian Yates AMO, Chief Executive, COTA Host: Sonia Hunyadi, Government Relations and Policy Advisor, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are rise of the ‘whole’ employee, employee well-being, employee satisfaction, loyalty and retention risk, and the role of employers. Guest Andre Purtell, Head of Research and Insights at life insurance provider MetLife Australia. Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are technology enablers, member experiences, finding the best balance and how to inject operational expertise into digital transformation. Guest Amalie White, Head of BPO Operations at SS&C Technologies, a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are what is digital transformation, the difference between transformation and evolution, why it matters and what your business should be doing today. Guest Shaun McKenna, Senior Director of APAC at SS&C Technologies, a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Today we’ll be discussing the outlook for sustainable investment funds, how they can adapt to an inflationary environment, greenwashing, divestment versus engagement, and much more. Guest Martin Todd, Portfolio Manager, Sustainable Global Equity, Impact Opportunities at Federated Hermes Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are the challenges and opportunities on the road to Net Zero, including the energy transition, the role of natural capital in an investment portfolio, and the growth of environmental markets and how fund managers can leverage them. Guest Andrew Saunders, Head of Natural Climate Solutions at QIC. Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Today we’ll be discussing digital transformation, what it means for trustees, why it is important, the role of change management and much more Guest Chris Randle, Principle Consultant at IQ Group Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Three senior industry figures discuss the evolution of superannuation since it became compulsory in 1992, at the AIST Conference of Major Superannuation Funds (CMSF). Guests Anne-Marie O’Loghlin, Chair of TelstraSuper Elana Rubin, Non-Executive Director, Slater & Gordon and Telstra, and former Chair of AustralianSuper Garry Weaven, Senior Advisor, Tanarra Capital, founding Chair of Industry Fund Services and former Chair of IFM Investors Pty Ltd and Industry Super Holdings...

Gerard looks back on the history of compulsory super, including the equal representation model, sector jargon, the evolution of investments, outperformance by profit-to-member funds, how they have held companies to account for their performance, and their fees. Guest Gerard Noonan, former Chair of Media Super, President of AIST and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, member of the Board of Innovation Australia, and newspaper editor and award-winning journalist. Host...

Today we’ll be discussing the benefits of improving the diversity, equity and inclusion of an organisation, with MetLife Australia’s Mary Gabriel and Alex Hunter Guests Mary Gabriel, Senior Client Relationship Manager, Corporate Markets with MetLife Australia and Chair of its Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee Alex Hunter, MetLlife Australia’s Talent Acquisition Manager* Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST at 12 March, when the podcast was...

Today we’ll be discussing EGS performance measurement and data collection, the pressure on private companies to respond to surveys, and the importance of adopting common performance metrics, with Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Letitia Webster Guest Letitia Webster, Managing Director and Head of Sustainability for Private Investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Today we’ll be discussing what natural capital is, how accounting practices and financial disclosures have evolved in relation to it, what role the financial sector plays, and how it is evaluated, with Western Asset’s Brishni Mukhopadhyay. Guest Brishni Mukhopadhyay, ESG Product Specialist, Western Asset Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Today we’ll be discussing how digitisation is driving rapid technological development across the investment industry with State Street Digital’s Irfan Ahmad, and learning about the opportunities provided by digital assets. Guest Irfan Ahmad, APAC Product Lead, State Street Digital Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST