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Superannuation

Service core to Tower mandate: AustralianSuper

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2010
Better and faster service was a core reason why AustralianSuper awarded Tower one of the largest insurance mandates in the industry last year, said the fund's chief executive, Ian Silk.

LGS wins $2.1m green building fund

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2010
Local Government Super (LGS) has been awarded a $2.1 million Green Building Fund Grant by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

Members star in Sunsuper ad campaign

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2010
Sunsuper has launched a new advertising campaign that will star its own members.

Raising SG could impact regional companies

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2010
The Government's recent reforms to super is a win for working Australians - but the impacts of increased SG levels on small businesses in regional Australia is a major concern, argues Prime Super.

Maritime consolidates alternatives and ARFs

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2010
The $3 billion Maritime Super has consolidated the Absolute Return Funds and Alternatives asset classes within its investment options lineup.

QSuper appoints NAB for custody

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2010
The $28 billion public sector superannuation fund, QSuper, has appointed National Australia Bank (NAB) to provide master custody and investment reporting services.

Tasplan invests $21m in hedge fund strategies

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2010
Tasplan has invested $21 million investment in AQR Capital Management's Wholesale DELTA fund.

RSPT reaction excessive: ISN

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2010
An analysis of the proposed Resources Super Profits Tax (RSPT) by Industry Super Network reveals that its short-term introductory costs of 12 basis points will be more than offset by positive impacts on mining companies and super fund returns as they ...

KiwiSaver eggs more savings, but not enough

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2010
A survey has found far more New Zealanders are saving money for retirement but very few are using the KiwiSaver scheme to its full potential.

Asset Super tops up direct property

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2010
Top performing super fund Asset Super is increasing its exposure to unlisted property, after investing another $16 million into Lend Lease funds.