The $1.95 billion TWU Super Fund has decided to appoint both of the global tactical asset allocation (TAA) managers it had shortlisted after beauty parades last month.
MFS seeks two analysts for first Australian investment office
MFS Investment Management (MFS IM) will employ two analysts in a new Sydney investment office, due to open in the first quarter of 2007.
Mercer Wealth Solutions boss departs
The head of Mercer Wealth Solutions, Anthony Lowe, has departed the organisation after a restructure.
Super funds follow FKP to property’s fringe
Following the recent oversubscribed close of its Core Plus Fund (CPF), FKP Funds Management will continue targeting CBD ‘fringe’ and industrial properties, avoiding CBD core acquisitions in an attempt to outperform.
Aegis first to put ETF in model portfolio
Aegis Equity Research has included an exchange traded fund (ETF) in a model portfolio for the first time.
Bad news wins…but the good news is it’s time for a holiday
This is the last edition of I&T News for the year – we will next publish on January 9, 2007 – and we wish all our readers a safe and happy holiday period.
ACSA holds elections, holds back custody stats
The Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) has re-elected as chair the managing director of State Street Investor Services, David Travers, while the release of its industry statistics has been delayed due to definitional problems.
IFF to launch online portal to mental health care
The heads of major industry funds, six insurers and mental health organisations have resolved to build a website supplying educational mental health and care access information to members and employees of the involved funds.
Wespoint adds weight to FICS' expansion argument
The Financial Industry Complaints Service(FICS) is set to have its jurisdiction expanded, following an outcry over many Wespoint investors having lost too much to be eligible for a hearing.
Super funds follow FKP to property's fringe
Following the recent oversubscribed close of its Core Plus Fund (CPF), FKP Funds Management will continue targeting CBD ‘fringe’ and industrial properties, avoiding CBD core acquisitions in an attempt to outperform.
Bad news wins…but the good news is it's time for a holiday
This is the last edition of I&T News for the year – we will next publish on January 9, 2007 – and we wish all our readers a safe and happy holiday period.
FEAL links with Melbourne Uni for fund executive education
The Fund Executives Association Ltd (FEAL) will introduce next year an executive education program offering a choice of two courses with the Melbourne Business School at the University of Melbourne.
