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LGIAsuper to stand on its own

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2019
Queensland-based superannuation fund LGIAsuper has doubled down on its efforts to rebuke the current trend of consolidation sweeping the sector. In a post to its website, chief executive of the $12 billion fund, Kate Farrar said LGIAsuper was not seeking ...

Super fund reinforces savings with timber, agriculture

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2019
A $12 billion government superannuation fund moved to reinforce the retirement savings of its members by investing in timber and agriculture. LGIAsuper will diversify its investment strategy and invest in the agriculture and timber funds of Folium Capital. ...

Super fund names new life insurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019
A $12 billion superannuation fund awarded its life insurance contract to a new provider, ending a seven-year partnership with OnePath. TAL will take over from 1 July 2019 as LGIAsuper's group life insurance partner. LGIAsuper chief executive Kate Farrar ...

Super fund awards $100m debt mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2019
Brandywine Global has won a $100 million debt mandate from a $12 billion industry superannuation fund. LGIAsuper appointed the Legg Mason affiliate to manage an emerging market debt portfolio via the Brandywine Global Sovereign Credit Fund. Launched ...

Curtain call for JCP Investment Partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
Boutique Australian equity fund manager JCP Investment Partners is closing its doors and will progressively wind down its funds. JCP said in a statement to Financial Standard it will return funds to clients and its workforce of 21 employees is "unable ...

LGIAsuper deputy chief executive departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2019
The $12 billion industry superannuation fund has confirmed the departure of its deputy chief executive. LGIAsuper confirmed Ian Harcla retired in December 2018. Harcla, who doubled as chief risk officer, joined the fund in 2006 as scheme secretary. ...

Industry fund goes for growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2018
A $12 billion industry superannuation fund is growing its executive lineup, adding its first chief growth officer. LGIAsuper is welcoming Andrea Peters to the newly created role, joining from Credit Union Australia where she was head of banking products. ...

LGIAsuper adds investment veteran to board

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2018
The $11 billion superannuation fund has added a veteran investment manager to its nine-person board. Ronald Dewhurst will serve on LGIAsuper's board as an independent director. Dewhurst has held senior investment management and leadership roles globally. ...

Commonwealth Super signs technology partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018
The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation inked a deal with an ASX-listed wealth management technology provider for greater efficiency in administering insurance claims. The CSC has signed a long-term contract with Bravura to implement its Sonata ...

LGIAsuper appoints chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 APR 2018
LGIAsuper has ended a five-month search for a chief executive, appointing a former McKinsey & Company implementation leader. Kate Farrar takes on the role at LGIAsuper having been at McKinsey & Company for nearly two years. Before that, she was a managing ...