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UniSuper second global tech mandate

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2011
... impressed by the quality of the managers in the sector, and the RCM team have been together for over 25 years with a global focus, so they were a strong choice." "The next manager we are close to appointing specialises more in small caps. They also have ...

iShares appoints vice presidents to new roles

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2011
... institutional clients. Formerly a senior business analyst covering ETFs at Vanguard Investments Australia, Biassini will focus on product development in the primary and secondary markets. The iShares Captial Markets team focuses on counterparty management ...

FirstChoice launches nine new options

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2011
... a release. The new options include a food production choice. The Colonial First State Global Soft Commodity option will focus on companies involved in the production, processing, distribution and marketing of soft commodities such as grains. With a rising ...

Accounting group hires 'transformer'

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2011
... standout candidate... with his leadership, WHK is well positioned to continue with its next phase of growth, with ongoing focus on organic growth," the company said in a statement. "Mr Lombard has over 20 years experience in the professional services ...

Hunter Hall defiant on Japan

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2011
Boutique fund manager Hunter Hall increases Japan exposure while maintaining its focus on handpicked assets in China and less fancied ASEAN markets. Hunter Hall Chief Executive officer David Buckland said that the fund's Asian Value Trust, launched ...

HSBC targets super funds with China access

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2011
... pick up in interest from institutional investors in its customised hedge fund solutions, which will be another part of its focus for the next few years. "As we mature and the Australian market matures we will probably look at more bespoke offerings ...

IOOF adds insurance, offers more low-cost options

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2011
... of Skandia. "We have a much stronger sense of the value that we can add under our new corporate strategy, a much stronger focus that allows us to differentiate in what is a very competitive marketplace," said Mota. Based on December 2010 Rainmaker data ...

Count new strategy for advisers

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2011
Count Financial is to roll out a new practice management program for advisers after appointing a new senior executive for business development, marketing and events. The accountant-based financial planning group has appointed former AMP general manager ...

Super mergers drive new trends in asset consulting

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2011
Rising M&A activity in superannuation is forcing asset consultants to lift their game or risk being edged out by their rivals - and the leading players are future-proofing their business through bigger investment teams and sharpened investment models. ...

Industry firms create super group

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2011
... ensure "substantial outcomes to super members" and reduce admin costs for funds. Following completion of that project, the focus will move to the shift into contributions, on which the ASP will consult with the government and SuperStream. "The key thing ...