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Superannuation

ING PEAL banks on private equity profits continuing

ING Private Equity Access Limited (ING PEAL) has posted a $3.23 million profit for the six months to the end of December 2005, primarily on the back of its listed equity portfolio.

Christian super goes public

Christian Super is opening its doors to the public and is promoting its 'fully ethical' structure as its point of differentiation in the market.

Master trusts losing ground over poor marketing

Master trusts need to re-think their marketing strategy if they want to stop the consumer exodus to industry funds, according to corporate strategy and communications firm Evolution Media.

Westpac supports Landcare with enviro term deposit

Westpac has launched a new environmentally-focused 100 day term deposit that partners with Landcare Australia.

Australia leads charge on super assets growth

Australia is beating the rest of the world when it comes to retirement savings with 95 per cent growth in assets in superannuation funds over the past five years, according to a Watson Wyatt survey.

CBA's new chief information officer has big ambitions

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has hired a new chief information officer with a brief to integrate the bank's funds management jumble of legacy systems.

Unclaimed super a cash cow for ERFs

Superannuation accounts left stagnant for years are proving a cash cow for the eligible rollover funds (ERFs) that are inheriting them and the trustees transferring the funds.

Mariner US property an 'upper recommended buy': Lonsec

Those who want to take a play in US property need look no further than Mariner American Property Income Trust (MAPIT), which is rated an 'upper recommended buy' by Lonsec.

CARE awarded RSE

CARE Super (CARE) has received an RSE license, after getting their application in to APRA ahead of the 17 February deadline.

Macquarie Pro Series takes off with Concord Capital

Macquarie Professional Series is due to launch a nationwide roadshow next week, trumpeting the arrival of Concord Capital as the fifth of their chosen funds management partners.