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CFSGAM secures $1.3 billion UniSuper mandate

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2012
Colonial First State Global Asset Management has been chosen by UniSuper to manage its $1.3 billion domestic fixed interest portfolio. The mandate is made up of government and semi-government bonds and was secured by competitive tender. Colonial First ...

Commissioner urges action on super savings

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2012
... yesterday about the role they can play to protect ageing Australians. Speaking at Women in Super event, Ryan said superannuation plays a part for retired Australians but that it should be "playing a bigger role and should become a stronger element of ...

OnePath wins LGsuper mandate

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2012
LGsuper has appointed OnePath Life as the fund's group insurer effective from July 1 this year. The appointment, which represents an increase of more than $20 million to OnePath's annual premium, was the result of a tender process in late 2011 following ...

APRA MySuper changes burden for industry

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2012
... November 2011 is inconsistent with the Stronger Super Information Pack, issued by Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten in September 2011. The Information Pack indicated a fund would be able to seek authorisation to offer a ...

Adviser numbers to remain stable post FOFA: Rice Warner

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2012
... in the medium to longer term it's a growth industry... with the ageing of the population... and increase in the superannuation guarantee are all quite powerful factors which should underpin growth in the industry," said Lindin.

MTAA Super extends NAB Asset Servicing mandate

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2012
... continue to NAB. "Key factors in our decision to re-appoint NAB were its focus on and expertise in asset servicing for superannuation fund assets, and in particular its expertise with our mix of assets. "NAB has a longstanding track record with us and ...

ASIC continues Trio crackdown

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2012
... In this role he identified and recommended investments for ARP and its predecessor, Professional Pensions Pooled Superannuation Trust (PPPST). Maher received undisclosed payments of more than $2 million arising from investments he recommended for ARP ...

AMP upgrades online functionality

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2012
... their finances. These features include a series of educational videos explaining the various broad concepts of superannuation and insurance options, and tailored content targeting people at different life stages. "The new AMP online experience aims to ...

Retail advice industry needs new models

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2012
... with service where they previously haven't," he said. Online and call centre offerings have proved compelling for superannuation members, with AustralianSuper in the process of building systems that enable members to do more. With industry super funds ...

REST and AAS sign five year deal

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2012
... described the renewal of its contract with fund administration service provider AAS as "one of the largest deals in the superannuation industry". The five-year agreement will see AAS continue to supply REST with full administrative and call centre services ...