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Preqin research highlights surge in private capital sector

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016
Assets under management in the global private capital industry reached $5.7 trillion in 2015, up from $5.3 trillion in 2014 and $3.8 trillion in 2010. According to Preqin research, private equity firms hold the majority ($3.8 trillion) of this amount ...

New platform allows super funds to share data with partners

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016
... information, digital and data solutions division, provides data visualisation, analytics and communications services to 26 major super funds in Australia. The Marketsuite Alliance platform has been developed as part of an exclusive partnership agreement ...

Centuria taps Google for latest board appointment

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016
... have someone of Susan's calibre and unique skill set, particularly in the digital space, to join the Board at a time of major growth for the Company. She is a step towards the future." This isn't the first time an Australian financial services company ...

Administrator grows FUM by 68pct

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2016
... administers 434 funds, up about 39% on the previous year. MainstreamBPO chairman and managing director Byram Johnston said a major highlight for the firm in FY16 was going live with one of the largest unit registry transitions in Australia. This was ...

Insurers face significant asset risk charges from downgrade

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2016
... a ratings downgrade within the next two years. As a result S&P extended the revised 'negative' outlook to the Australian major banks and the AAA ratings of the New South Wales, Victorian and Australian Capital Territory state governments. Langer notes ...

MySuper insurance widely misunderstood

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2016
A lack of understanding around aspects of insurance within MySuper could lead to big problems down the track, according to a panel discussion at the recent Workplace Super Specialists Australia (WSSA) annual conference. During a panel session entitled ...

Vocus founder partners to launch new fund manager

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2016
... asset management firm. James Spenceley formed Vocus in 2008; in September last year, it merged with M2 Group to become a major $3 billion player in the telecommunications infrastructure sector. Throughout that time, Spenceley interacted with numerous ...

Super fund backs Sydney water

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2016
... additional capital with attractive returns," Robbins said. About one-sixth of UniSuper's investment portfolio is dedicated to major infrastructure assets including Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane Airports, the Victorian Desalination Plant, and the Victorian ...

Industry funds extend winning streak

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2016
... Whiteley said APRA's figures highlight industry super funds' commitment to long-term investment in infrastructure and other major Australian projects, which are generating strong returns for members. "Working collectively, our funds have $20 billion ...

Vulnerable clients easily manipulated: study

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2016
... Business School's professor Susan Thorp has called for a tightening of regulations to protect 'vulnerable' clients. The major university study was conducted by Thorp, professor Julie Agnew of the College of William and May, Virginia, USA; Professor Hazel ...