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Super is not for winning votes

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2009
Australians boast a world-class superannuation system - but that enviable standing could be lost if the Government keeps using super as a political lever, industry experts warned. In a session about how to build consumer confidence in the superannuation ...

Global instos push for climate change action

PRESS STATEMENT  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2009
Investment institutions including AMP, Colonial First State Global Asset Management, Cbus and 178 others representing $14 trillion have signed a statement urging world leaders to agree on climate change. The statement, issued last month, outlines the ...

ESSSuper appoints new CEO

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2009
The $14.6 billion ESSSuper has appointed Michael Dundon as its new chief executive following Don Kofoed's resignation due to ill health in February. Dundon has been acting chief executive since Kofoed resigned earlier this year. He was appointed chief ...

ESSSuper reviews Aussie eq, eyes alternatives

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2009
The $14.6 billion Emergency Services & State Super has slashed its exposure to Australian equities by 10 per cent and is considering tapping timber and commodity investments this new financial year. ESSSuper, which had $14.6 billion in funds at the ...

ESSSuper closes Cash Plus option

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2009
The $14 billion Emergency Services & State Super has closed the doors of its cash plus strategy six months after the introduction of its pure cash option. According to a statement on the ESSSuper website, the fund closed its cash plus option to new ...

Cbus CEO competes for UN PRI seat

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2009
AustralianSuper has nominated Cbus chief executive David Atkin to sit on the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) board. Atkin replaced Sandy Grant as chief executive at Cbus in November 2007. Prior to that position, Atkin worked ...

Kofoed leaves ESSSuper

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2009
Don Kofoed, chief executive of the $14.6 billion Emergency Services & State Super, has resigned due to ill health. ESSSuper said in a media statement that Kofoed's resignation was accepted by the Board of ESSSuper, with understanding but with great ...

ESSSuper introduces monthly switching

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2009
The $14.6 billion Emergency Services & State Super has increased the frequency of switching rates from a quarterly to monthly starting early this month. Beginning 1 April 2009, members who have an ESSSuper Accumulation Plan, Beneficiary Account, Spouse ...

Kofoed leaves QSuper

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2008
QSuper's chief strategy officer, Don Kofoed, as announced his resignation from the super fund after four years in the position. Kofoed has been appointed chief executive at Victorian Emergency Services and State Super fund (ESSSuper) beginning in March ...

ESSSuper to offer fin planning

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 21 JAN 2008
ESSSuper joins a growing band of superannuation funds that are offering flat fee financial planning and accumulation products to encourage members to stay with the fund even after their retirement. Michelle Boucher, general manager of member relationships ...