Approaching the Retirement Puzzle
In previous editions of the JANA MyConsultant publication, we shared our thinking on retiree preferences for retirement product design. We also provided a framework for Trustees to use when tackling the retirement conundrum and shared our key principles when investing for retirement. In this article, we will provide an overview of the roadblocks that Funds have faced, and also outline a number of approaches that Funds are exploring to tackle the retirement puzzle. Read more about Approaching the Retirement Puzzle
Danielle Bose
NAB to sell a majority stake in JANA to senior management
NAB has today announced that it has agreed to sell a 55 per cent interest in its asset consulting business (JANA) to the JANA senior management team. Read more about NAB to sell a majority stake in JANA to senior management
The End of the Thirty Year Bond Rally
Global bond yields have been falling for over thirty years. What has driven this rally, how have bonds performed during this rally, have we reached the end and what does it mean for the asset class moving forward? Read more about The End of the Thirty Year Bond Rally
Andrew Cameron
Fast cars and best practice operational due diligence
What do fast cars and global best practice operational due diligence have in common? At first glance, not much. Read more about Fast cars and best practice operational due diligence
Jo Leaper
JANA 'Whats New' Newsletter
Please take a look at JANA’s June Quarter ‘What’s New’ Newsletter. In this update we provide insights on the latest happenings in the JANA office, including the Private Equity Research Trip, Introducing David Surridge, and Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne. Read more about JANA 'Whats New' Newsletter
From ‘ESG’ Integration to Impact
Over the past 10 years, the investment industry has broadened its focus beyond financial statements to increasingly consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. While for many the primary motivation for considering ESG factors is to improve investment returns, encouraging better management of ESG risks can both improve the sustainability of financial returns and outcomes for the communities in which they operate. Some investors are now seeking to take a step further, from integration to Impact. Read more about From ‘ESG’ Integration to Impact
Kirsten Temple
Observations from a JANA veteran
Jim Kiely retired in February this year. Read more about Observations from a JANA veteran
Australian Equities in 2016 – a year of contrasting halves
The 2016 calendar year provided an interesting period for Australian Equities, with a strong headline asset class return partially masking a large underlying rotation in market leadership. Read more about Australian Equities in 2016 – a year of contrasting halves
Anthony Ballard
JANA 'What's New' Newsletter
Please take a look at our first ‘What’s New’ newsletter of 2017. In this update, we provide insights on the latest happenings in the JANA office, including: Recent retirements, Read more about JANA 'What's New' Newsletter
TRANSITION MANAGEMENT – AN EXERCISE IN RISK MANAGEMENT
At $115 billion per annum, the transition of on-market investments represents “big money” and a very significant risk that needs to be carefully managed. Read more about TRANSITION MANAGEMENT – AN EXERCISE IN RISK MANAGEMENT