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Super assets soar with 17% annual growth rate

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2012
... However, there is still some way to go before the appropriate measurement and management of risk is firmly embedded in the governance structures of most pension funds." The report also said that Australia's high allocation towards DC funds has allowed ...

Agile, flexible portfolios big winners for instos

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2012
... significantly impact investment outcomes, according to Mercer's outlook on the coming year. Portfolio flexibility and real-time governance models will be key to better results for institutional investors rather than buying and holding strategies, argues ...

legalsuper expands investment expertise

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
... aim of the role is to optimise the fund's investment performance with Sanajko now in charge of all operational and governance aspect of its investment portfolio, said legalsuper. The head of legalsuper Andrew Proebstl, to whom the new recruit will report ...

Ascalon partners with Hong Kong manager

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2011
... at several models with which to launch a new business and chose Ascalon's model, which provides strong operational, governance and global business development support, as well as capital," Moskey, principal and chief investment officer of Athos Capit ...

Round two of Stronger Super revealed

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2011
... own right. The bill deals with APRA's power to issue prudential standards in relation to superannuation, as well as governance for SMSFs. Details to note include that Trustees must carry out an annual check of their "scale", with scale defined as Assets ...

Women in Super scholarship winner announced

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2011
... Powell will attend the AIST Global Dialogue in May held in the UK. The 2012 Global Dialogue will focus on investment and governance issues concerning the volatile European market. "The Global Dialogue will provide me with a greater working knowledge ...

Towers Watson names new head of wealth mngt

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2011
... introduction of research and advice into this region including manager research and due diligence, portfolio structuring, governance, strategic asset allocation and risk analysis. "Danny's appointment reflects our continued strong commitment to the growth ...

BlackRock wins $3.8 billion VicSuper mandates

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2011
... signatories to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment and act on the belief that excellent corporate governance is essential for sustainable value-creation. BlackRock specialises in investment management, risk management and ...

RaboDirect launches Online SMSF

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2011
... interest return on the cash core with simple fund allocation procedures. SMSF administrator, Cavendish, will provide governance support services to trustees including underlying compliance, administration and fund reports. Tim Hewson, investments manager ...

OECD: Economy to grow by 4% next year

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2011
... greater ability to call on the European Central Bank's balance sheet. Much greater firepower must be accompanied by governance reforms to offset the risk of moral hazard." Commenting on the report, Treasurer Wayne Swan said it would be "counterproductive" ...