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Technology features driving superannuation product development

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
A Rainmaker study of extra benefits and features being offered by super funds in Australia reveals that technology and communication-oriented features are the most active area of product development. Rainmaker noted the results show that funds realise ...

Micro-cap fund recommended on debut

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
Lonsec endorsed OC Funds Management's micro-cap fund, awarding it a 'Recommended' rating on debut. In its report, the ratings house noted the strength of OC's investment process, available capacity and alignment of interest with investors. It also acknowledged ...

Think carefully before internalising investment: PwC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
Industry consultant PwC is reaffirming the view that superannuation funds should think carefully before internalising investment management. In its latest paper, Internal Investment Management - Yes or No?, PwC notes while there may be many good reasons ...

Republic Capital chief executive departs

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
... chief executive as an experienced finance industry professional, adding: "He has established and operated superannuation funds, hedge funds and led teams of risk professionals in Australia, Asia and Europe for more than 20 years." Although the reasons ...

IFM Investors and Samsung partner for infrastructure fund

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
... forward to a continued long-term commitment to Korea." IFM Investors is owned by 28 Australian not-for-profit superannuation funds and currently has A$81 billion under management.

Smarter Money funds get Lonsec tick

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
Two Smarter Money Investments funds have been given a "recommended" rating by Lonsec. The Smarter Money Active Cash (SMAC) strategy was upgraded from "investment grade" by Lonsec as a result of the research house's "high regard for the fund's senior ...

AMP Capital awards historic $17bn passive mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... UBS now manages about $315 billion in passive investments worldwide. This, UBS added, represents around a third of total funds under management in UBS Asset Management. "The win is another example of the depth of investment capability UBS is able to ...

IRESS readies industry for super reforms

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... Sustainable Super reforms present a new level of complexity and our focus has been providing the updates to superannuation funds, administrators and financial advisers as early as possible. This is to help ensure they have sufficient time to implement ...

Russell Investments secures $1.9bn mandate

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... superannuation heritage and significant experience in implemented consulting, particularly with complex defined benefit funds. "Russell Investments offers the necessary capabilities, global reach and experience to help us deliver solid, repeatable investment ...

Lonsec upgrades NovaPort fund

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
Australian small caps manager NovaPort Capital's microcap equity fund received a ratings upgrade in recognition of the funds' ability to deliver robust long-term returns. During its latest review, Lonsec upgraded the microcap fund from 'recommended' ...