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Bravura gives VicSuper tech overhaul

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016
... in-house administration system provides a consolidated view of member data and delivers the superior flexibility, performance and efficiency needed to set VicSuper apart from competitors. Webinars, videos, calculators, email-based learning programs and ...

No evidence that independence would boost performance: CIFR

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
... Finance and Regulation (CIFR) study has found little empirical evidence that independence would improve investment performance but suggests that independence is important in maintaining the legitimacy of the superannuation system. The Federal Government ...

Legg Mason Brandywine gets nod from Zenith

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
... solution for advisers seeking to position their clients ahead of the curve in global fixed income, and the Fund's performance track record reflects this value proposition. We are delighted that our Fund has received the highest rating from one of Australia's ...

Industry super fund head to join Myer Family Company

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
... provision of trustee and investment services to other funds. During this time the fund also achieved strong investment performance and reduced member fees by 15 basis points. Press said: "I'd like to thank the board and my leadership team for the opportunities ...

Perennial proposes Century restructure

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... manager," the proposal "would be to the benefit of all shareholders if the company could meaningfully improve its performance by having a more holistic operating relationship with [Perennial]." Under the proposal's terms, Perennial would maintain the ...

Market slide widens super performance gap

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
Recent lower listed market returns are highlighting the performance gap between retail and not-for-profit superannuation funds, according to Rainmaker research. In the month to 31 January, the Rainmaker SelectingSuper workplace default option MySuper ...

Parametric scores international equities mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... capacity to develop customised portfolios. The TMI strategy also provides clients with after-tax benchmarking and performance reporting to provide full transparency into portfolio outcomes on a before and after-tax basis. The latest Parametric mandate ...

Western AM says credit to be positive in 2016

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016
... tightening by year end 2016 to contribute to attractive returns across the credit spectrum." Commenting on credit performance in the Australian market, Western Asset head of Australian operations Anthony Kirkham said: "The local investment grade market ...

Hostplus appoints investment strategy head

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... Hostplus will be critical. JANA will continue to give us quality advice that has consistently influenced our top quartile performance over all investment periods. "We are delighted to welcome Greg on board and continue receiving quality advice from our ...

Women-led super funds outperform

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2016
... and in calendar 2015 in 10 out of 15 cases. Conversely, funds with a low W-index were mixed regarding over and under-performance relative to the SelectingSuper benchmark. Commenting on the research, Rainmaker SelectingSuper executive director of research ...