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Alaska SWF tips $1bn into investments

PRESS RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2010
... portfolio because it provides returns in line with high- yield bonds but at lower risk levels," said Steve Frank, chair of the board at APFC. The investment meeting also resulted in GMO being approved as a real return manager. GMO was given between $250 ...

SEC launches derivatives review

SEC RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2010
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing the use of derivatives by mutual funds, exchange traded funds and investment firms. SEC staff will explore a number of issues relating to the investment strategy and the regulations imposed ...

Transurban deal off Future Fund table

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2010
... $66 billion Future Fund has terminated discussions with two Canadian pension funds on buying Transurban. The Future Fund Board of Guardians released a statement yesterday, stating it has "terminated discussions with the Canada Pension Plan Investment ...

BUSS(Q) hires advice and contributions manager

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2010
... planner. Southwood will also present BUSS(Q)'s Pre-Retirement Seminar series throughout 2010. Simonfi has been brought on board at BUSS(Q) as contribution arrears manager to reduce non-payment and late-payment of members' super. Simonfi's mandate includes ...

Instos lobby for Main Street

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 22 MAR 2010
... boards, and performance." "Don't be fearful that the legislation will lead to an SEC proxy access proposal that would upset board cohesion and lead to 'bomb throwers' populating the board room. The job of the SEC is to monitor this process and it has ...

Av Super chair wins 2010 Trustee of the Year Award

AIST RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAR 2010
... and well-deserved." Similarly, AIST chief said Leggo is a worthy recipient of the award because his active engagement at board, staff and member levels represent the "true spirit of our representative trustee system". AIST is the peak industry body for ...

Cbus Connect merger heralds investment changes

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAR 2010
... market position. Atkin added the funds have had an ongoing dialogue for several years about merging, but it was the CONNECT board that broached the subject of the merger with Cbus.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAR 2010
... February. That signals that inflation is tame. The government also says initial jobless claims fell last week. The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators rose. That points to increasing economic activity. The Dow settled 45.5 points higher ...

Noonan named AIST president

AIST RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2010
... industry, public-sector and corporate funds. Noonan is the current chair of the industry body's policy committee, on the board of Innovation Australia and is chair of its Venture Capital Committee. He is also a board member of the Australian Council ...

Van Eyk travelling quite well: Thomas

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2010
... the firm this month. In addition, the firm's listed investment company, van Eyk Three Pillars', made headlines after its board was ousted with the help of financial planning dealer group, Dixon Advisory last year.