Citi’s custody business has lured JP Morgan’s lead relationship manager among superannuation funds to become its new head of product as it builds its presence in the Australian market.
FuturePlus loses CIO in ongoing staff churn
Michael Block
The changes in senior management continue at FuturePlus Financial Services with the sudden exit of its investment chief, Michael Block, last week.
Ex-MIR resource seeks Pinnacle 'lifestyle'
Pinnacle Investment Management has named an ex-MIR Investment Management senior portfolio specialist as its director of product and strategy, saying the expansion of the team will further support the growth of its investment management boutiques.
Mercer's sustainability supremo joins Catholic Super
Garrie Lette
Catholic Super’s incoming head of sustainability, who has recently been hired from a global role with Mercer in London, will design and implement a whole-of-fund sustainable investment program for the $4.1 billion fund.
Citi plucks JP Morgan WSS' super specialist
Citi’s custody business has lured JP Morgan’s lead relationship manager among superannuation funds to become its new head of product as it builds its presence in the Australian market.
Ascalon edges into Asia
An Asian expansion for Ascalon Capital Managers is imminent, with the Westpac-owned incubator engaging Chuak Chan to front the Asian side of the business in Hong Kong.
Aussie equity manager beats the index over 5 years
Most active Australian equities managers have been failing to beat the index, as research from Standard & Poor’s in March showed, but one manager has delivered outperformance over not only one and three years, but five years as well.
$44bn US equity manager mulls Australian office
Charles Brandes
A $44 billion US equity manager is debating opening an office in Australia after retaining clients in the market for a decade.
Russell brings retail touch to not-for-profit super
Chris Corneil
Industry superannuation funds have been struggling to prevent members exiting and setting up self-managed super funds, but the launch of a new consulting service from Russell should offer some tactics aimed at to retain members.
