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Senior Rainmaker executive to join BlackRock

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
... firm. Alshawa joined Rainmaker in 2009 and in his role elevated Rainmaker's reputation as a leading provider of superannuation and wealth management information. Alshawa was instrumental in the development of Rainmaker Live, the company's new ...

Industry fund adds new talent

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
A $90 billion industry superannuation fund is welcoming a new head of compliance, as well as a portfolio manager from Mercer. First State Super has appointed Athena Efstratiadis to lead its compliance function. With more than 25 years' experience in ...

Industry fund and Lendlease strike $1.4bn property deal

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2018
An industry superannuation fund which manages about $90 billion in assets is partnering with Lendlease to fund an investment vehicle that will build and develop multifamily housing in the US. First State Super and Lendlease have committed US$1 billion ...

IRESS first half revenues up 8pct, wealth and lending lead

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2018
... into XPLAN, building on its data analytics capability. The company said it is experiencing strong bid activity for superannuation suite, subject to client decisions and timing of implementations. IRESS' lending segment recorded the highest growth in ...

Equity Trustees net profit up 28pct, execs get bonuses

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... says performed exceptionally, took home more than the STI ceiling set for them. Mark Blair, who is Equity Trustees superannuation portfolio services general manager was paid $130,000, above the $120,000 short term incentive set for him. Phillip Gentry ...

PractiFI opens US office

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
A fintech which delivers business administration services to the financial advice, superannuation and insurance industries has received funding to launch in the US. PractiFI received a $3 million injection from a joint venture between Microequities ...

Equip grows to meet demand

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
The $15 billion industry superannuation fund appointed a senior corporate growth manager in anticipation of growth. Charlie Yanni links with Equip from LUCRF Super, and previously held business development roles with Rest and ME Bank. According to Equip ...

Discriminatory bank regulation hits super savings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
The interest rate paid by banks on short-term deposits in superannuation fund accounts is significantly lower than similar deposits made by SMSFs, and new research estimates as much as $1 billion is being lost in potential retirement savings. According ...

Government introduces financial literacy strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... one-in-three people find dealing with money matters stressful and overwhelming. Only 35% know the exact value of their superannuation balance, while only 40% understand the concept of diversification. ASIC commissioned another piece of research which ...

Former licensee chief to lead fund manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
... objectives within the newly-established Clime Private Wealth. Currently licensed to provide personal advice on superannuation, it is currently awaiting ASIC approval to offer strategic advice.