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MAFTA provides new Asian opportunities

BEN COLLINS | MONDAY, 28 MAY 2012

The Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA), gives Australian financial services a much greater opportunity than the wider AANSFTA (ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Agreement) under which a previous 30% ownership cap was negotiated. "I ...

Neuberger Berman expands team in Australia

LINDA HAUSKEN | FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2012

Fund manager Neuberger Berman Australia has appointed Angelia Tonkin to the newly-created position of associate, to support the firm's distribution and client service activities. Prior to joining Neuberger Berman, Tonkin was with Hastings Funds Management ...

Instos increase alternative allocations

MELANIE TIMBRELL | THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2012

... resources required for bespoke solutions. Allocation to alternatives from super funds is up 17%, according to Chris Comino, associate director, client and consultant relationships at HSBC Australia, who says the thought process on bespoke arrangements ...

Low cost pensions to shake-up UK market

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2012

The UK pension fund market is in for a shake-up with a new breed of low cost operators entering the fray with fees from 0.3% pa plus a weekly admin charge. Attracting their interest is that the UK is already the world's largest annuity market, accounting ...

FOFA misses the mark on investment fraud

RACHEL DAVIS | FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012

A finance industry lawyer has warned that the FOFA regulations will not prevent Trio, Storm and Westpoint-type disasters from occuring in the future. "There has been no real change to rules making early detection and pre-emptive enforcement easier against ...

Unstable markets demand more from COOs

RACHEL DAVIS | THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2012

During periods of market turbulence, funds intensify their focus on risk and efficiencies increasing the importance of the role of chief operating officer, according to La Trobe Financial. "There have already been a couple of behavioural cycles since ...

Hastings consortium snaps up de-sal plant

MELANIE TIMBRELL | FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2012

An international consortium including the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and two funds owned by Westpac subsidiary Hastings Funds Management has signed off on a $2.3bn deal to lease the NSW desalination plant. Finalised only six days after offers were ...

My Public Accountant goes live

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2012

In one of the most innovative developments by a professional association, the 20,000-strong Institute of Public Accountants is repackaging its professional member services in a move it expects will transform how public accountants connect with their ...

Budget: Super changes risk sound investment

MELANIE TIMBRELL | WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012

A two-year deferral of the increased super concessional contributions cap for over 50s risks derailing efficient investment and exacerbating member disengagement, according to industry reaction following last night's Budget. Representing a saving of ...

Budget: Calls for SuperStream levy dialogue

BEN COLLINS | WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012

The Federal Government has confirmed that a temporary SuperStream levy will be paid by APRA regulated super funds to cover the costs of implementing the reforms, but industry bodies are calling for greater visibility about how and where the money is ...

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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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