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Challenger unveils new technical services scholarship

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2016
... services, Giovanni Munoz, said: "We are proud to partner with Challenger in 2016 because of their demonstrated commitment and focus around ongoing education in the financial services and advice industry. Given the strong focus on continuing education ...

Super not for plugging Budget holes: AIST

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016
The focus of superannuation tax reform should be on improving fairness rather than introducing Capital Gains Tax changes that will reduce retirement income for all Australians, The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has said. Commenting ...

Australian Unity sees steady profit growth

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016
Australian Unity has reported an 18.2% rise in net profit to $14.2 million in its interim 2016 financial results. This result stems from growth in all underlying Australian Unity businesses, with the fastest-growing channel being Australian Unity Personal ...

Cbus hires infrastructure manager

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016
Cbus has hired a new infrastructure manager to its investment strategy team from KPMG. Diana Callebaut joined the $32 billion construction industry super fund's investment strategy team in the newly created role of manager, infrastructure on February ...

Pan-Tribal appoints head of business operations

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016
... strong understanding of investments, superannuation, and industry trends. This skill set, coupled with her natural client focus, makes her an ideal addition to the Pan-Tribal team," Woods said.

Lack of scaleability curbs hedge fund appeal

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016
... FX. The company newest offering, which it calls 'alternative beta', is aimed at smaller sized investors. CFM's strong data focus, however, means it has to be wary of what data it analyses, noted Stefano Ciliberti, co-head of CFM equity strategies. "If ...

PROFILE: Mercer chief customer officer Renee McGowan

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2016
... better. Now we are at another inflection point. The industry has become highly competitive and the industry that used to focus on institutions or corporations now has to focus on individual customers, and has to do it meaningfully." While a range of ...

Suncorp appoints new C-suite for restructured business

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2016
Suncorp has consolidated its separate business channels and appointed nine senior executives to lead the restructured company. The three combined operating business units are now banking and wealth, insurance Australia and insurance New Zealand. This ...

Folkestone A-REIT fund added to BT Wrap

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2016
Folkestone Maxim Asset Management has had its A-REIT Securities Fund added to the BT Wrap platform. The addition comes on the heels of the fund being upgraded to 4.25 Stars by SQM Research. It is also available on Macquarie Wrap, Netwealth, Powerwrap ...

Blue Sky lifts profits

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2016
... investment opportunities in private markets. This is where the new ideas and growth companies of the future will be found. "Our focus in recent years on the essentials - food, water, education, housing, student accommodation, agriculture and infrastructure ...