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NZ Super Fund posts decent full-year return

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2016
... versus the passive reference portfolio benchmark return of 0.52%. The fund attributed this to strong performance of its active investments in timber and infrastructure. The fund's single largest investment, a 42% stake in New Zealand forestry business ...

IFM active equity team wins first mandate

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2016
IFM Investors' active equities team has won its first institutional mandate from an industry super fund. The $6.5 billion Mine Wealth + Wellbeing fund has awarded the firm's Australian Core Equities strategy its inaugural mandate. The exact size of ...

Parametric keeps value factors in check

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2016
... Bouchey said due to its low fee structure, the factor investing movement has the potential "to disrupt the business model of active equity managers." It is Parametric's view that traditional active equity managers must reposition themselves to complement ...

Global equity managers not currency selectors

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
... evaluation will be important for institutional investors looking to structure global equity portfolios, including the use of active versus passive management and the management of currency. "This analysis confirms that equity style and currency significantly ...

Willis Towers Watson names new Australasian head

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
Willis Towers Watson has named its new Australasian head following the departure of Tony Barber. Andrew Boal has taken up the role of regional head of Australasia, based in Melbourne. Boal was most recently head of large accounts for Australasia and ...

MainstreamBPO makes hire for European expansion

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
... ambition of attracting new hedge fund clients, while many of our existing clients in Asia and Australia are increasingly active in the region. With an administration centre in Malta we will be able to service UCITS and SICAV funds for our clients at ...

CIPR discussion paper by year's end

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
... inquiry was that in order to decide to take up a CIPR that was offered by a trustee, an individual would need to make an active choice," she said. About 95% of assets in retirement phase are held in account-based pensions, meaning many individuals are ...

BTIM creates new group executive role

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
... leadership of investment teams." Lambden said, "I welcome the opportunity to lead such a highly respected and successful active asset manager and look forward to working with the J O Hambro Capital Management team and continuing its outstanding record ...

Rice Warner strengthens team

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2016
... years' of consulting experience in the insurance, superannuation and employee benefits industries. McDonnell will take an active role at Rice Warner in providing advice to employers and superannuation funds regarding the design and financing of their ...

A-REITs will have to work harder in 2017

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2016
Real estate fund manager Folkestone says several positives came out of the A-REIT reporting season and 2017 will present challenges to maintain the investment vehicle's strong returns. Folkestone's latest analysis shows A-REITs returned 26% in the year ...