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Superannuation

Temp residents worse off from new super rules

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2008
The Federal Government's proposed superannuation changes for temporary residents could divert up to $1 billion to the Australian Tax Office and hinder Australian businesses' effort to attract skilled overseas workers, according to Deloitte.

Defence Housing open for instos

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2008
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is reviewing its strategy and opening doors for institutional investors looking to invest in its $7 billion property portfolio.

Norway revises pension investment strategy

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2008
Norway's $391 billion Government Pension Fund has increased its allocation to real estate and emerging markets to improve diversification and investment returns.

Pensioners power unplugged

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2008
The angry reaction of pensioner groups to last week's Federal Budget highlights how crucial superannuation will be to taking the fiscal edge off aged care benefit entitlements.

Co-investing gains momentum

The co-investing model is not new but the latest mandates from QIC, Telstra Super and Sunsuper deliver hard data why the approach will likely get more airplay.

Bookmakers Super adds conservative option

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2008
The Bookmakers Superannuation Fund (BSF) has signed investment and superannuation advisory firm Joseph Palmer & Sons to offer a new conservative investment option, in response to this year's share market volatility.

JP Morgan runs ESG checks

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2008
JP Morgan has developed a post-trade environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance reporting service to help finance institutions comply with their socially responsible investment (SRI) policies.

Alternative investment giant eyes Asia

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008
Global alternative investment manager The Blackstone Group is launching a new event-driven strategy to milk opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.

IFM adopts UN PRI

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008
Industry Funds Management (IFM) has signed the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), bringing the FUM weight to almost $400 billion for organisations that have now signed the protocols.

Apostle launches global small-mid cap fund

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008
Apostle Asset Management has combined the expertise of two international small to mid cap investment managers and developed the Apostle Global Small-Mid Cap Equities fund, providing exposure to America, Europe and Asia.