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Superannuation

Super jobs bonanza

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2009
Job opportunities in super is booming with many super funds desperate to hire more admin, client services and investment professionals despite the market downturn.

Cbus CEO wins UN PRI board seat

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2009
Cbus chief executive David Atkin has become the first Australian to be appointed to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) board.

Media Super hires BNP for custody

PRESS RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2009
Media Super has appointed BNP Paribas Fund Services Australasia as master custodian.

CitySuper appoints $60m to Wellington

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2009
The $1 billion CitySuper has appointed a $60 million mandate to the Wellington Special Strategies Equity Fund.

LGsuper expands options

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2009
Queensland-based LGsuper joins the growing number of super funds that are keeping pace with members who want more options within their super.

SMSF trustee group closes

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2009
The Self Managed Superannuation Member's Association (SMSMA), which represents the interests of trustees, has closed up shop after launching less than two years ago.

Aon upgrades insurance

PRESS RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2009
Aon Master Trust has upgraded its insurance for members to include unlimited death cover and higher total and permanent disablement (TPD) and income protection limits.

WYPF tenders for custodian

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2009
England's $9.2 billion West Yorkshire Pension Fund is looking for a new custodian.

REST deploys $225m in mandates

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2009
The $14 billion REST Super has appointed a $150 million mandate with Babson Capital Management and $75 million to Putnam Advisory Company.

QSuper upgrades member services

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2009
The $22 billion QSuper has extended its service to current members and spouses by allowing their non-Queensland Government employers to contribute to the fund.