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Sunsuper flags $116m CFS infrastructure buy

Queensland-based Sunsuper has set a precedent in the way super funds invest in infrastructure when it announced plans to buy an ASX-listed company, Colonial First State Private Capital (CFI), for $116 million. "What we're looking for are good assets. ...

Barriers to hedging

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2007
The hedge fund industry's current growth will plateau unless the three big obstructions of high fees, low transparency and poor liquidity are removed, according to JANA managing director of asset consulting Ken Marshman. Increasing superannuation fund ...

Yes to commissions, no to shelf fees

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2007
The joint parliamentary committee on corporations and financial services has delivered a 266-page report arguing against the removal of commissions on super products but calling for greater transparency and the removal of shelf fees. Tabled in parliament ...

Over Fifty Group offers reverse mortgage courses

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2007
Over Fifty Group (OFG) and SEQUEL have partnered up to provide reverse mortgage accreditation courses for brokers and planners. Driven by the growing popularity of reverse mortgages and equity release products, as well as growing pressure from consumer ...

CBRE Investors announces Aust NZ head

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2007
CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Investors has announced Greg Keene as the face of the company for Australia and New Zealand. CBRE Investors appointed Keene the authorised representative for the company for Australia and New Zealand as part of their plan to ...

St.George and HESTA champion flexible workplace

St.George Bank and HESTA Super Fund have been named winner and finalist respectively in the 2007 ACCI/BCA National Work and Family Awards, promoting companies that offer outstanding and flexible working arrangements. St.George is the first ever bank ...

CFS ploughs $280m in Myer property

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2007
Colonial First State Retail Property Trust purchased, as part of a consortium, Melbourne's landmark Myer department store building for $605 million. The consortium comprises CFS, GIC Real Estate and The Myer Family Company. CFS will initially outlay ...

Corp funds still unfazed by choice: Deloitte

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2007
Corporate funds are still unfazed by super choice even though most confess they will soon need to ramp up their services if they are to survive, according to a Deloitte report. Wayne Walker, Deloitte superannuation partner and author of the study, said ...

Northern Trust opens local shop

Global custodian Northern Trust, the US-based custodian selected by the $51 billion Future Fund, flagged its more serious intention to service the local market with the grand opening of an Australian headquarters. In May, the Future Fund handed the ...

Become fin services hub or miss the boat: IFSA

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 9 JUL 2007
Australia's funds management industry needs to establish itself as a global financial services hub or risk missing out on large future economic gains, according to a reporty by the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA). According to the ...