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Fund manager strengthens alternatives capabilities

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2019
... in structuring and managing equity funds dedicated to investing in global greenfield and brownfield infrastructure with a focus on transport, utilities, digital infrastructure and social infrastructure. Natixis chief executive Jean Raby said: "The upcoming ...

Robeco wins super fund mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2019
Global fund manager Robeco has won an enhanced indexing strategy mandate from a $1.5 billion superannuation fund. Christian Super selected Robeco to manage a $100 million mandate that focuses on an enhanced indexing equities strategy. The strategy is ...

New leadership at SuperConcepts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019
SuperConcepts has expanded its leadership team with the creation of two new general manager roles. Annette Sheppard will become general manager of growth and Yasmin Omar-Meer has been appointed general manager of strategy, product and price. Sheppard's ...

Industry fund names chief risk officer

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2019
A $6.6 billion industry fund has welcomed a new chief risk officer from ESSSuper. LUCRF Super named Alison Anthony as chief risk officer and company secretary. Anthony was previously the general manager of governance and product at ESSSuper for more ...

Global manager welcomes former CFSGAM head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
... long-term business strategy to deepen relationships with consultants at both the global and regional level, increase the focus on MFS's core investment strategies and continue to deliver the highest level of service to clients and consultants around ...

Platform distribution lead departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
... opportunity to bring fresh talent into the role and to continue the exciting growth prospects for Xplore, as well as to focus and build upon the core, long-term relationships with its loyal advisers and their clients," the company said. Nejasmic's ...

Super startup taps new investors

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
... transaction completed in May. Superestate's investment options have significant allocations to residential property and a focus on tech through a partnership with GBST. The fund operates as a sub plan of the Tidswell Master Superannuation Plan and was ...

New AI innovation for Praemium

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
... functionality relies on sound strategic thought, validated data and a good technological foundation. Our strategy has been to focus on supporting the adviser-client relationship through meaningful technology that creates value for both investors and ...

NAB looks to boost fintech

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
The National Australia Bank announced its existing alliance with Bank Leumi of Israel and CIBC will move into fintech with the introduction of the Global Alliance Fintech Link. The Link is an online portal developed to help drive client-focused innovation ...

Ethical funds not ambitious enough: Future Super

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
... exposure to renewables. At the most environmentally friendly end of the scale, the renewables plus growth option has a stated focus on investing in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and has 20% exposure to renewable energy. Verwey ...