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Superannuation

Rivals join hands for AustralianSuper

Walking down the aisle with two brides? The soon-to-merge STA/ARF mega fund AustralianSuper will retain both JANA and Frontier to provide asset consulting for the fund's combined $20 billion portfolio.

DSTi launches simplified reporting solution

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2006
DSTi has announced the launch of its new straight through web enabled reporting tool to automate and simplify business reporting.

FuturePlus eyes international property

Hands up if you're an international property fund manager with a strong business case. FuturePlus chief investment officer Terry Newson wants to hear from you.

Perpetual profits to jump 13 per cent

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2006
Perpetual has forecast a 13 per cent jump in its 2006 full year after tax profits on the back of strong net inflows.

Praemium joins forces with IWL and Coin

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2006
Recently listed portfolio administration provider Praemium has announced a strategic partnership with IWL and Macquarie's Coin Financial Software in a bid to streamline account administration and management.

Multiplex to launch and list $640m office fund

Multiplex Group is set to launch a new office fund with a property portfolio worth $640 million and has an ASX listing in its sights.

Patriot makes Zenith small caps shortlist

A new Melbourne-based fund manager, Patriot Asset Management, has joined small caps stalwarts Ausbil Dexia and SmallCo in Zenith's top five recommended fund managers specialising in small companies.

After tax is where returns are at: Navigator

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2006
Investors need to compare after tax returns when looking at managed Australian equities funds according to Navigator, with recent research showing returns vary widely.

SnowyHydro snow job?

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2006
Pre-registrations for the anticipated $3 billion SnowyHydro initial public offering may be open today but resistance to the sale shows no signs of watering down.

CommSec product to tap into Chinese neighbours

KATE HAGE  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2006
CommSec has joined the increasing ranks of fund managers offering Asia-only funds by launching a five year investment product called Capital Asia to DIY investors.