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Investment strategy differences derail super merger talks

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2013
The abandonment of merger talks between industry funds VicSuper and Vision Super came down to a disagreement about investment strategy, both parties told the Financial Standard. VicSuper Chief Executive Michael Dundon and Vision Super acting Chief executive ...

Vision Super appoints new CFO

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2013
Industry super fund Vision Super has appointed Noelle Kelleher as its new chief financial officer. As the fund's CFO, Kelleher will oversee the financial strategy, management and reporting for the $6 billion fund. "This is an exciting time for Vision ...

VicSuper and Vision Super in merger talks

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2012
Vision Super has begun talks regarding a potential merger with VicSuper following the collapse in May of its planned merger with Equipsuper. Barbra Norris, VicSuper chairperson, said there was strong alignment between the two funds particularly in terms ...

Fund returns recover to 3.1%

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 10 SEP 2012
... The top five Personal super funds (by balanced options) over the 12 months were Perpetual Wealth Focus with 5.5%, Vision Super with 5.4%, OneAnswer with 5.3%, and CareSuper and First State Super both with 5.0%. The top five public offer Retirement super ...

Vision Super chief steps down

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2012
Vision Super chief executive of 19 years, Rob Brooks, will step down at the end of the month. The board is expected to announce an interim replacement while the fund continues its search for a merger partner following this year's failed attempt to combine ...

Vision Super issues shortfall liability notices

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2012
... councils have received notification of the individual liabilities they face to cover the $400 million shortfall on a Vision Super defined benefit scheme. Each local authority's liability is determined on the number of active members they have in that ...

Super asset changes deliver positive return

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2012
... with 3.6%. The top five Personal super funds (by balanced options) over the 12 months were legalsuper with 5.7%, Vision Super with 4.4%, EquipSuper with 3.4%, Perpetual Wealth Focus with 3.2% and AustralianSuper with 2.8%. The top five public offer Retirement ...

Super fund returns almost flat

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2012
... 3.4% and BUSS(Q) with 2.8%. The top five Personal super funds (by balanced options) over the 12 months were (again) Vision Super with 3.8%, EquipSuper with 2.7%, Quadrant with 2.3% and AustralianSuper and Perpetual Wealth Focus both with 2.2%. There ...

Mercer acquires Sovereign

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2012
... of their existing client base with them. Sovereign's asset consulting clients for alternatives include Sunsuper, Vision Super, Westpac Staff Super and Perpetual, with funds under advice estimated at around $5bn, noting that Sovereign advises on alternatives ...

Vic to issue bonds to plug VisionSuper DB deficit

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2012
Victorian councils will fund a deficit uncovered in a Vision Super defined benefit fund through a special purpose bond issue backed by the state government. The Melbourne-based industry super fund, which manages funds on behalf of public sector employees ...