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Super fund hires strategy lead from MLC Life

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2019
An $80 billion industry superannuation fund has hired a former MLC Life chief customer officer. Anand Thomas is joining UniSuper as chief strategy and marketing officer, in a role that will work closely with the chief executive Kevin O'Sullivan. ...

CPA, CAANZ designations approved

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
Chartered accountants and CPAs will now be able to claim credits for prior learning towards meeting the FASEA education standards for financial advisers. The Financial Adviser Standard and Ethics Authority will approve one credit for advisers who have ...

Super funds keen on alternatives managers

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2019
... proportions into other asset classes," Rainmaker executive director of research Alex Dunnin said. "More than one third of NFP super fund mandates are to alternatives-indicating that as this asset class grows so will mandate complexity." Internal management ...

NZ Super Fund invests in hotels

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2019
The $40 billion New Zealand Super Fund is investing $287 million in the country's hotels, starting with three properties in Auckland and Christchurch. The portfolio was established by Russell Group and Lockwood Property Group. It includes Four Points ...

J.P. Morgan loses custody contract

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2019
A $34 billion public sector fund has appointed a new custodian, ending a 19 year-long relationship with J.P. Morgan. Funds SA has selected Northern Trust as its custodian, after a long tender process. In September last year, Funds SA said it had invited ...

Linda Elkins to depart Colonial First State

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2019
Colonial First State executive general manager Linda Elkins has resigned to replace Paul Howes at KPMG. Elkins has been appointed KPMG's national sector leader - asset and wealth management. She will join the firm effective August 5, taking over ...

Industry funds surge ahead in satisfaction

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2019
... members were the most satisfied with the financial performance. This was followed by CareSuper (67.6%), Cbus (67.6%), Catholic Super (67.3%), First State Super (66.8%), Macquarie (66.6%), HESTA (66.2%), Mercer (64.3%), AustralianSuper (63.9%), Hostplus ...

Industry fund awards $500m mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2019
... option best performing The $8.5 billion superannuation fund's bond option is the top performer on SelectingSuper workplace super performance tables for fixed interest investment options to May 31. It has a 6.5% p.a. return over the three years to May ...

Hostplus enters merger talks

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2019
... $43 billion Hostplus is probing the possibility of a merger with another industry fund. Hostplus and the $566 million Club Super have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to formally pursue discussions and undertake a comprehensive due diligence ...

Clime ramps up private wealth

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2019
Clime Investment Management is looking to hire more financial advisers, expand its investment offering and potentially acquire advice books as it builds out its private wealth business. The 23-year-old firm managed $887 million at March end. It has ...