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Model FATCA intergov agreement imminent

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
... other alternative to a wholesale carve-out for super funds is an exemption within the regulations themselves. However, the focus on securing an intergovernmental agreement based on that principally agreed to in a joint statement between the US and France ...

Pengana AEq fund added to BT Wrap

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
Pengana Capital's Australian Equities Fund has been added to the BT Wrap platform. The Pengana Australian Equities Fund is an unlisted managed investment scheme that provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of principally listed Australian companies. ...

Tyndall AM restructures distribution

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2012
Tyndall AM has restructured its distribution and product development functions to increase focus on the institutional and intermediary markets, including creation of a private wealth business. As part of the change Matt Russell, previously head of institutional ...

J.P Morgan expands investor team

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2012
... client-focused solutions for the Global Fund Services product division. "Marian's appointment underscores J.P. Morgan's continued focus on our clients' evolving needs," said David Braga, head of product, investor services at J.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities ...

Former UniSuper CIO joins legalsuper

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
... investment expertise to assist formulation of strategy. "This appointment, following recent appointments with an investment focus, is an innovative way for legalsuper to access deep investment expertise and to embed this expertise at the base of all ...

ING Direct prepares for retail super foray

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
... with "everything you would expect" in terms of assets, the spokesperson said. It is understood the product will initially focus on online distribution, playing to the bank's strengths in direct offers, although it will target customer acquisition in ...

Ernst & Young appoints Nick Sherry

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
... Working with Ernst & Young's national superannuation leader Maree Pallisco, Sherry will advise the practice globally with a focus on assisting clients with strategic change as a consequence of recent regulatory reform. Sherry's parliamentary career included ...

AMP Capital weighs up costs

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
AMP Capital is currently considering a cost cutting program that could see jobs cut across the funds management business. An AMP Capital spokesperson today confirmed that plans were in the works, but was unable to say if, or how many jobs would be lost ...

NGS Super moves into Qld, WA

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
... open their doors, and offer a new superannuation fund option for staff members," said Rodwell-Ball. "In Queensland, we'll focus on increasing our brand awareness among independent schools, credit unions and mutual banks, as well as building recognition ...

Too many managers

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
... become too used to high fees and high staff footprints that soon will be difficult to justify. "Some managers may choose to focus on retail rather than lower margin institutional business," said Neil Carter, IFM executive director of small caps. Himbury's ...