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VicSuper and Vision Super in merger talks

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2012
Vision Super has begun talks regarding a potential merger with VicSuper following the collapse in May of its planned merger with Equipsuper. Barbra Norris, VicSuper chairperson, said there was strong alignment between the two funds particularly in terms ...

J.P. Morgan buys into online shopping

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2012
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has taken a stake in one of South East Asia's fastest growing e-tailer, Lazada. The investment for an undisclosed amount was made via Lazada's controversial German owner, Rocket Internet. Rocket Internet GmbH is an online ...

Fund returns recover to 3.1%

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 10 SEP 2012
... 5.6%. The top five Personal super funds (by balanced options) over the 12 months were Perpetual Wealth Focus with 5.5%, Vision Super with 5.4%, OneAnswer with 5.3%, and CareSuper and First State Super both with 5.0%. The top five public offer Retirement ...

LTG GoldRock joins super elite

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2012
... regarded the company's entry onto the prestigious list of the world's leading enterprises - as the result of the business' vision and dedication over the past few years. "We aim to keep providing excellent professionalism and direction within the developing ...

Vision Super chief steps down

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2012
Vision Super chief executive of 19 years, Rob Brooks, will step down at the end of the month. The board is expected to announce an interim replacement while the fund continues its search for a merger partner following this year's failed attempt to combine ...

Vision Super issues shortfall liability notices

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2012
Local Victorian councils have received notification of the individual liabilities they face to cover the $400 million shortfall on a Vision Super defined benefit scheme. Each local authority's liability is determined on the number of active members ...

Super asset changes deliver positive return

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2012
... Super both with 3.6%. The top five Personal super funds (by balanced options) over the 12 months were legalsuper with 5.7%, Vision Super with 4.4%, EquipSuper with 3.4%, Perpetual Wealth Focus with 3.2% and AustralianSuper with 2.8%. The top five public ...

MLC appoints head of advice

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2012
MLC has appointed Leah Mallett as head of advice programs in its business development division. In this role, Mallett will assume responsibility for adviser recruitment for MLC's Advice Business School. Mallett joined MLC in 2002 where she held a practice ...

FPA chairman extends term

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUL 2012
Financial Planning Association of Australia chairman, Matthew Rowe, has extended his term until November 2014. Rowe cited the "job left to do" in raising the professional bar on behalf of Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) members and ...

BT appoints national manager

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2012
BT Financial Group has named Adam McGuren as new national manager for its Licensee Select business. Prior to Licensee Select, McGuren was head of new adviser development at MLC. During his time at MLC he held senior roles in investment platforms, investment ...