Leon Christianakis, who left the BT joint venture Voyager Funds Management in March citing illness, has reappeared in Hong Kong as a Deutsche Bank private client executive while his old shop hires up.
$10bn FUM is thin end of the Edge: SSgA
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has amassed $US10 billion under management worldwide for its range of 130/30 funds marketed under the ‘Edge’ banner, three-and-a-half years since its first ever short-extension fund was launched in Sydney.
Hyperion Flagship to release $30m in general share offering
Listed investment company Hyperion Flagship Investments (HIP) intends to issue $30 million in company shares to current and prospective investors.
FPA finds new adviser education manager as ASIC review proceeds
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has appointed a new education manager for its certified financial planner (CFP) accreditation program, amid regulatory reviews of entry-level adviser education.
Incubator MMC seeds first start-up, loses director
Boutique incubator MMC Contrarian has seeded its first fund, the Contrarian Global Value fund (CGV), in a joint-venture with Contrarian Global Asset Management (Contrarian GAM), investing $20 million on day one.
Northern Trust saves NZ Super over $2m
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has slashed its custodian costs by NZ$2.5 million with the appointment of Northern Trust, according to figures just published.
Bonhote to turn fund sales skills to custody
Michael Bonhote, a former head of product and marketing at Intech and Deutsche Asset Management, will resurface at a custodian in August.
BT's Voyager co-founder alive and well in Hong Kong
Leon Christianakis, who left the BT joint venture Voyager Funds Management in March citing illness, has reappeared in Hong Kong as a Deutsche Bank private client executive while his old shop hires up.
Super fund and member adequacy – FEAL conference focus
The Fund Executives Association Ltd (FEAL) national conference in Melbourne next month will focus on various aspects of ‘adequacy’ for super funds – from overall levels of member savings, to adequacy of advice, to adequacy of risk management and strategic development.
CARE reviews Aussie equities lineup
CARE Super is conducting an Australian equities review with the finalisation of a new manager lineup as close as mid-July.
New CEO, new products for Christian Super
Christian Super is searching for a new chief executive, while the board contemplates offering other financial services products under its new public offer status.
Record flows prompts manager fee review at AGEST
The record flows into AGEST have prompted the fund to review its manager lineup and in particular the fee levels agreed in initial contracts.
