Perpetual has found another market for its WealthFocus portfolio administration platform, after it received Qualified Registered Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) status from the UK government. .
McComish joins ex-QIC colleagues at Charter Pacific
The former head of Australian implemented equities at Queensland Investment Corporation, Martin McComish, has joined fellow QIC departees Stephen Cleugh and Julie Kincade at Charter Pacific Funds Management (CPFM).
Future Fund hires more executives
The Future Fund has appointed Paul Mann, a former manager of fund services at National Custodian Services (NCS), as chief financial officer, while a chief operating officer has also been appointed.
ARIA head of property, private equity departs
The $17 billion Australian Reward Investment Alliance (ARIA) will have a new portfolio manager for property and private equity next week, following the departure of Briar Dowsett to National Australia Bank Capital.
Buttula rejects InvestorWeb, VisiPlan sale talk
IWL Group chief executive Otto Buttula has denied fund research business InvestorWeb is for sale, but admits the crowded ratings industry is a “;natural”; for consolidation.
JP Morgan ups the ante with admin for alternatives
JP Morgan Worldwide Securities Services (WSS) has recruited Martin Archer, a former hedge fund manager as head of alternatives in Australia, responsible for private equity and OTC derivatives as well as hedge fund product management.
White Outsourcing expands staff equity
White Outsourcing, a provider of investment administration and accounting services, has extended ownership beyond its two founders for the first time.
Perpetual gains tax-free status for UK expats' super
Perpetual has found another market for its WealthFocus portfolio administration platform, after it received Qualified Registered Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) status from the UK government. .
Wealthpac makes first long/short move with Jenkins fund
The $430 million Wealthpac Superannuation Services master fund has made its first investment in an Australian long/short equities fund – with Jenkins Investment Management.
Access Economics takes Manhattan, London to follow
Asset consultant Access Economics has opened an American office and plans to open a London office later this year.
Funds pre-commit to PIMCO CDO equity fund
Bond manager PIMCO has claimed $122 million of pre-commitments for a fund which will invest in the equity tranche of collateralised debt obligations (CDOs), and is due to launch on March 31.
Jack Gray to return to Boston with GMO
Jack Gray, global strategist at GMO Australia, will return to the funds manager’s Boston headquarters in March to take up a co-director of asset allocation role.
