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Superannuation

Christian Super tenders for custodian

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009
Christian Super is tendering for a custodian, hiring Brett Elvish, founder and director at Financial Viewpoint to assist the process.

All aboard online at CalPERS

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2009
The California Public Employees' Retirement System is taking member education to cyberspace with the recently launched CalPERSResponds.com - a website that tackles pension issues such as investments, health and security.

More benefits for Military Super

MEDIA RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2009
Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme members will receive improved death and invalidity benefits following a government initiative to backdate benefits payments in line with recent changes to the compulsory retirement age for ADF members.

Super savings not for govt projects: Suncorp Life

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2009
Super funds should not be forced to invest in government infrastructure projects because it could undermine member confidence in funds, according to Suncorp Life's Cooper Review submission.

Cooper throws down super gauntlet

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2009
Super System Review chair, Jeremy Cooper, gave a wide ranging interview on the ABC's Inside Business yesterday that should immediately dismiss any concerns that he is leading just another harmless superannuation inquiry.

Canadian pensions stage Q3 recovery

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2009
Canadian pensions have bounced back in the third quarter of this year, with local bonds and global shares the major contributors to the recovery.

Mandates for commodities and EM managers

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2009
Commodities and emerging market managers, take heed - two pension funds are looking to spend on multi-million dollar mandates to tap investments in these sectors.

Health Super supports nursing awards

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2009
In another example of an industry fund getting involved with the sector it represents, the $7.6 billion Health Super is working in conjunction with Deakin University to support the 2009 Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery awards.

Wesfarmers decision a win for ESG

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2009
In a win for listed company engagement, Wesfarmers has decided to find other sources of a mineral from outside a region with a questionable human rights record after engagement from institutional investors including Christian Super.

Unlisted assets should be limited: IFSA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2009
The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) said to protect liquidity, super funds should have limits on how many illiquid investments they can hold.