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NZ Super appoints two board members

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016
... been an excellent investment with a gross return to date of about 48% per annum. Gormly said the sale reflected the achievement of the fund's original goals for its private-equity style investment in Z Energy. The NZ Super Fund initially invested NZ$209.8 ...

HUB24 FUA up 84pc

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2016
... services for $190m of non-custody assets which commenced in May. HUB24 managing director, Andrew Alcock said: "This achievement demonstrates HUB24's ongoing and rapid growth which is translating into strong financial performance. We continue to rollout ...

Funds management rife with "dressed up" performance data: Cerulli

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016
A new Cerulli Associates report suggests fund managers are increasingly "spinning" back-tested data as real performance. The Cerulli Edge - Europe Edition report highlights the lack of clarity investment consultants face when selecting funds; they often ...

Financial services lend spotlight on nation's leading philanthropists

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2016
A former super fund chief executive, a technology venture capitalist, a private wealth management expert and a financial services company CEO joined forces to uncover some of the country's outstanding philanthropic initiatives. Former State Super chief ...

EQT chair to stay on despite plans to depart

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
Equity Trustees has announced that its board has requested its current chair to stand for re-election, despite his previously announced plans to stand down at the next AGM. As a result, Tony Killen will submit himself for re-election at the AGM on October ...

Three Aus funds awarded AAA climate rating

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
Three Australian superannuation funds have received AAA ratings for their climate change risk management from the Asset Owners Disclosure Project's (AODP) 2016 benchmark index, The Global Climate 500 Index. Local Government Super and Australian Super ...

EQT managing director departs

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
Equity Trustees' managing director has announced his resignation. Robin Burns joined EQT in 2010, having previously been chief executive of Equipsuper. Prior to that, he was general manager - corporate affairs at AXA Asia Pacific, chief executive - ...

Paradigm appoints head of operations

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
... offerings, strategy implementation and relationship management for Paradigm. "His extensive experience and record of achievement will provide invaluable support and direction whilst supporting our growth aspirations and reputation as a leading provider ...

Prime Super awards insurance mandate to CommInsure

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 12 JAN 2016
... Super to deliver long term value to their members. To be appointed as Prime Super's insurance partner is a significant achievement for CommInsure, and we are committed to providing a tailored product, claims and service model to meet the insurance needs ...

Telstra Super CIO to leave fund

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2015
... Christensen, a Queenslander and recent winner of the 2015 Chief Investment Officer of the Year Award at this year's National Achievement Awards, joined Telstra Super from QIC in 2010. He oversees a team of some 20 employees, who manage a diverse portfolio ...