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CommInsure secures Tasmanian public sector fund mandate

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
... Retirement Benefits Fund (RBF). Mussared said the move was also the first step in RBF becoming an APRA licensed superannuation entity, with further "significant changes" due in the next 18 months. "RBF is currently an exempt public sector superannuation ...

OnePath changes in wake of UBS INGIM purchase

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
... reflect the post GFC market volatility and the change from ING IM to UBS," said Craig Brackenrig, ANZ general manager Superannuation & Investments. "OnePath is taking a more active role in asset management while also partnering with specialist investment ...

Tax concessions focus of Super roundtable

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
Better information on tax concessions, the operation of superannuation post-retirement and improving super for women dominated the inaugural superannuation roundtable meeting yesterday. The administration of a $50,000 concessional cap for Australians ...

Local Government Super adopts ESG risk tools

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
Local Government Super has signed with MSCI Inc to introduce ESG risk and impact tools to its portfolios. The $6bn super fund currently invests around $3.3bn in responsible investment strategies and will use MSCI's environmental, social, and governance ...

SMSFs the new retail

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
The SMSF market is an untapped resource for many advisers who should capitalise on the growing popularity of self managed super funds. That's according to Alex Francois, head of distribution, investments at Provident Capital, who believes SMSFs are ...

Super fund private equity inflows constant

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
Australian superannuation fund inflows into private equity have remained constant despite fears of a lag in interest, with Asian investors also investing in this space, according to speakers at a BNP Paribas event this week. Dr Katherine Woodthorpe ...

AFS launches mobile platform for advisers

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... advisers with the dealer group and 'Mi Adviser,' to connect the adviser with clients to enhance information flow on superannuation and investments. Mi AFS is due to go live at the end of February while Mi Adviser will be available to clients in May. ...

Super accounts on path for consolidation: Shorten

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... maintained the reduction in the number of accounts in the system would improve overall efficiency. "There are 28 million superannuation accounts - nearly three for every working Australian. Many people have forgotten they have small amounts of money ...

Confusion over APRA risk disclosure guidance

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) seminar in Sydney yesterday, Susan Thorp, professor in finance and superannuation, delivered findings from an experiment conducted on how consumers understand investment risk. While APRA guidance to ...

Bendigo Wealth opts for scaled advice ahead of FOFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... the end of the legislative process, currently being driven by Bill Shorten, Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation," said Tullio. "There is significant interest in our low-cost product, SmartStart Super?, demonstrated by high call volumes ...