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ISPT and Wesfarmers set up a JV

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2013
The Industry Superannuation Property Trust (ISPT) has entered a joint venture with Wesfarmers-owned Coles. ISPT will buy a 75% stake of 19 Coles shopping centres across Australia with the possibility of expanding the investment over time. The asset ...

No decision yet on QIC sale

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2013
... end December 2012 was $69 billion, according to Rainmaker. QIC is the major funds manager used to manage Qsuper's superannuation assets, although in recent years it has been successfully expanding its business beyond this public sector base and has been ...

Elana Rubin appointed MLC director

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2013
... insurance industry knowledge to the board," Tomlison said. "As a respected and experienced person in the insurance and superannuation industries, Elana will be an outstanding addition to the board. We look forward to the contribution she will make to ...

AIST restructures policy department with key appointments

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has restructured its policy department, and has appointed two senior executives with an eye on the Stronger Super reforms. Project director at AIST David Haynes has been appointed executive ...

Russell focus on IM is better for clients: Schoenheimer

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
... number of high profile contracts in recent weeks. Last month Financial Standard reported that the $6 billion Qantas Superannuation Plan had dropped Russell as its administration provider in favour of rival firm Mercer. However, Schoenheimer said this ...

AMP Capital sells out of Houston residential property complex

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
... in Tampa and Boston announced earlier this year. The AMP Capital Global Direct Property Fund provides Australian superannuation funds with access to core and core plus direct property investment opportunities in large, liquid and transparent offshore ...

MySuper draft regs released for consultation

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
... to easily compare super products based on easy to understand information," Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Bill Shorten said. "The draft regulations represent the final stage of the government's MySuper reforms and are aimed at improving ...

UniSuper appoints independent director

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
... "Ian will join UniSuper's Board with extensive knowledge gained from over 30 years' experience in the investment, superannuation and financial services sectors gained both domestically and internationally." Martin credentials include being a panel member ...

APX given green light

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
... market licence, integrity and operating rules and compensation arrangements, Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Bernie Ripoll announced yesterday. These changes will permit ...

ASFA warns govt against Super raid

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has warned the government that any plans to raid superannuation would have a grave effect on public confidence. The comments come in light of speculation that the government may be planning ...