Intech’s implemented consulting contract with the $650 million REI Super has been extended for another three years.
Ausmaq signs up Wilson HTM for Fundstreme
Wilson HTM will use Ausmaq’s Fundstreme service for its expanding individually managed account capability, Private Portfolio Service.
Future Fund head of ops drawn from BNP Paribas
The Future Fund has appointed Gordon McKellar as its head of operations, and he will leave his equivalent position at BNP Paribas Securities Services (BNP PSS) at the end of this month.
SimCorp replaces Bloomberg/Princeton for $18b QBE portfolio
SimCorp continues to gain share in Australia’s funds management software market, after being chosen to replace a Bloomberg/Princeton frontoffice/backoffice combination at QBE Insurance group.
M&A boom: this time it’s different, says Legg Mason
The wordwide M&A boom has caused many a funds manager and many a client fund to wonder what will happen when the bubble bursts. Legg Mason Capital Management, for one, argues: ‘this time it’s different’.
ASSET adds GTAA and shifts further to alternatives, passive mandates
ASSET Super has allocated $55 million to a new global tactical asset allocation (GTAA) mandate with four managers as part of a major restructure which has resulted in a significant reduction to traditional active management in equities and bonds.
Hatfield and Liptak link in hedge fund marketing/research firm
Damien Hatfield, the well-known hedge fund industry figure, is to set up a hedge fund research and marketing business with Daniel Liptak, an experienced hedge fund researcher.
CMSF close to record numbers
The annual Conference of Major Superannuation Funds (CMSF) is gearing up for its biggest conference yet.
Last Twilight seminar for Jack Gray
Jack Gray, GMO co-head of asset allocation, will present at his last UNHCR Twilight Seminar for Australia on March 7, 2007 before he moves to Boston.
Troy Angus leaves BT for Paradice
The portfolio manager of BT Financial Group’s imputation and ethical funds, Troy Angus, will leave BT at the end of February to join Paradice Investment Management.
REI Super implements with Intech for three more years
Intech’s implemented consulting contract with the $650 million REI Super has been extended for another three years.
Ausmaq signs up Wilson HTM for Fundstreme
Wilson HTM will use Ausmaq’s Fundstreme service for its expanding individually managed account capability, Private Portfolio Service.
