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Wealth of opportunities for Aussie asset managers overseas

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
... markets already have a relationship with many of the global consultants that are familiar to us. In addition, our superannuation system is seen as incredibly strong around the world. "Australian's are also well liked because we're seen as genuine and ...

Rate cuts prompt SMSF cash exodus

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
A wave self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees are swaping their cash holdings for fixed interest and direct property investments, according to the latest Multiport SMSF Investment Patterns Survey. Falling cash rates mean that term deposits and savings ...

Super sector should influence broader policy: Brogden

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
The superannuation sector should seek to influence public policy as funds become bigger and gain more influence in the economy, Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive John Brogden said. "As an industry, we have been very focused on laws that ...

No need for more super bureaucracy: Cormann

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
There was no need for more bureaucracy to protect Australian's superannuation savings, shadow minister for Financial Services Mathias Cormann has said in response to the government's announcement of a superannuation charter. Cormann was also critical ...

First Super to take action over JPM governance concerns

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
Australian superannuation fund First Super has expressed strong concerns at 'on-going governance issues' at JP Morgan and has resolved to take action at the annual general meeting. The $1.7 billion industry fund said it would contact its international ...

Australian companies 20 years off ESG reporting standards: ACSI

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013
... environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks at a 'comprehensive' level, according to The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) chief executive Ann Byrne. In its annual report, The Sustainability Reporting Journey: Corporate Reporting ...

Rainmaker Excellence Awards 2013

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013
... Three Waiter events business. Please see below for a list of the winners and finalists: Best Website of the Year (superannuation) Winner www.mlc.com.au/superfit MLC Finalists www.amp.com.au AMP Financial Services www.mediasuper.com.au Media Super www.everydaysuper.com.au ...

Access Capital Advisers appoints non-executive directors

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
... three such high quality individuals with broad experience in infrastructure management, investment management and superannuation to the Board," said Access Capital Advisers chairman Graham Matthews. "This follows our decision at the end of last year ...

Govt could handcuff SMSFs

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
... outsourcing of their investment strategy back to the professional funds management community." The SMSF segment of the superannuation industry accounts for $440 billion or 31.5% of total super assets, up from 18% a decade ago. The report said the step ...

La Trobe Financial announces CIO and COO of the Year

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
La Trobe Financial has named the winners of its annual CIO/COO awards at a presentation on the 89 th floor of Melbourne's Eureka Tower. Chief Investment Officer of the Year went to Gerard Parlevliet, CIO of Commonwealth Bank Group Super, one of the ...