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Industry fund goes for growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2018
... looked after Queenslanders for more than 50 years and I look forward to supporting our members as they work towards their ideal retirement. I am also eager to drive growth by attracting new members to the fund," she said. Brisbane-based LGIAsuper currently ...

Advice industry in hot water

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
... he said. "The one-stop-shop has an incentive to promote the owner's products above others, even where they may not be ideal for the consumer," the report reads. Discussing conflicts of interest, Hayne said where an adviser "is employed by, or aligned ...

University students to run hedge fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 17 SEP 2018
An industry-backed hedge fund has launched at the University of New South Wales, where students will run a concentrated long-short portfolio of ASX 300 stocks with ESG filters. Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) general manager Michael ...

SMSFs outperforming MySuper: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018
... larger, better performing SMSFs. This means that the majority of SMSF members are in funds likely to achieve lower than ideal investment outcomes, SuperGuard 360 said. SuperConcepts figures show SMSFs are increasingly shifting away from cash to Australian ...

Integrity Life expands senior team

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2018
Integrity Life continues its expansion trajectory with the appointment of two senior roles and a non-executive director. Integrity announced Mark McCrea is the new operations manager and Jacqueline Little takes on the head of product role. Joining from ...

Pendal appoints head of distribution

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2018
... institutional and retail perspective, coupled with a strong understanding of investment markets and products, made him the ideal choice for the role," Brandweiner said. Serhan joined Morningstar in 2003 and has held several roles, including: chief executive ...

LIT serves up junk bonds to SMSFs

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2018
A new listed investment trust is offering SMSF investors an opportunity to invest in high-yield bonds, with an annual net distribution north of 5%. The Neuberger Berman Global Corporate Income Trust will hold about 300 high-yield securities, with the ...

T. Rowe Price names new APAC distribution head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2018
... expertise in sales leadership, understanding of the Asia Pacific region and demonstrated investment knowledge make him the ideal candidate to lead our growth plan in the region," Keller said. "I am delighted that Nick will take over the reins in Asia ...

TAL appoints customer operations lead

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2018
TAL has appointed a new head for its customer operations and underwriting, filling the vacancy created when the former lead moved to MetLife. Moving into TAL as general manager, customer operations and underwriting is Matt Paterson. He has 15 years' ...

Funds management veteran joins First State Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... Cochrane said Cole's reputation, record of service and ongoing commitment to regional communities and education make him an ideal addition to the committee. "We are looking forward to working with Michael and drawing on his considerable knowledge and ...