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AIST and Mercer launch new super tracker

STAFF WRITER | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2015

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has teamed up with Mercer to develop a "super tracker" designed to evaluate the Australian superannuation system and measure policy changes. In a joint statement the two companies said the new ...

Mortgage Choice appoints CEO

HARRY PAGE | THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2015

Mortgage Choice has appointed a senior MLC executive as its new chief executive officer. John Flavell will commence his role on April 7, 2015 after setting aside some time to spend with his family. He was previously the executive general manager, wealth ...

Artisan Partners opens local office

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2015

US-based fund manager Artisan Partners has opened its first office in Australia. The group first entered the Australian market in late 2011 through a third-party distribution agreement with Grey Pine Advisory, which is solely operated by Whitney Drayton. ...

Philanthropic fund establishments return to pre-GFC levels

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2015

The number of private ancillary funds (PAFs) established in 2014 reached the highest level since the start of the global financial crisis in 2008. As many as 150 PAFs were established in Australia during 2014, compared to around 80 the year before ...

NZ Super and Infratil buy RetireAustralia

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 5 JAN 2015

New Zealand Super has joined forces with Infratil to buy major Australian aged care facility operator RetireAustralia. The sovereign wealth fund and the asset manager will take 50% each after entering into a sale and purchase agreement worth $640.2 ...

Energy Super unveils new chair

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 5 JAN 2015

Energy Super has appointed a new chairman following Bob Hendricks' decision to step down after nearly two decades in the role. Deputy chair Mark Williamson will take over as the new Chairman and director Scott Wilson will step into the deputy chair ...

Independent expert lists CBA compensation challenges

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2014

Promontory Financial Group has acknowledged that the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) program to compensate victims of bad financial advice poses a number of challenges. The independent expert has released its first report, following its appointment by CBA in ...

Government repeals Palmer FoFA changes

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2014

The government has repealed the Palmer United Party's (PUP) proposed changes to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation and grandfathering amendments have become law. The registration of the grandfathering provisions will see these regulations ...

Australian Unity acquires two $80 million mortgage funds

STAFF WRITER | MONDAY, 15 DEC 2014

Australian Unity Real Estate Investment (AUREI) has A acquired Owenlaw Trust Limited, the manager of the $60 million Owenlaw First Mortgage Income Fund and the $20 million Owenlaw Mortgage Trust. The Owenlaw First Mortgage Income Fund is a 'contributory ...

Santa's bargains

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 15 DEC 2014

"Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane..." "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." (The New York Sun, 21 Sep 1897). It's hard to believe too given the depressing headlines about oil's slide (and more to follow) ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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