Succession planning has prompted an Australian-owned alternatives asset consultant to internally promote a new executive director.
Stronger RMB is ‘bad news’ for local equities
A renminbi revaluation is bad news for many local equities, Citi analysts have said, but active managers may be able to find a few bright spots. UniSuper’s $100m start for internal funds management
The $25 billion UniSuper will ramp up its internal funds management capabilities, with four of its own portfolios set to be running by the end of the year, in conjunction with a project that will see its defined benefit and defined contribution sections adopt differing investment strategies for the first time.
No ‘set-and-forget’ for sovereign debt: Russell
Rising levels of sovereign debt mean that investors should rule out a passive exposure to government debt and actively manage the risks that come with increasing issuance, says Russell Investments. Wanted: senior BDM for multimanager
One of Australia’s largest multimanager investors is looking for a senior institutional business development manager, following the resignation of the incumbent.
New alternatives head completes Telstra Super renewal
Telstra Super now has a complete internal investment team after recruiting its new head of alternatives from boutique funds manager Warakirri Asset Management. Long, winding road ahead for Wilshire investors
Superannuation funds invested in Wilshire Private Markets’ locally domiciled private equity funds-of-funds face long and complicated negotiations over the future of their holdings with the manager, which has seen many of its key staff resign recently.
Stronger RMB is 'bad news' for local equities
A renminbi revaluation is bad news for many local equities, Citi analysts have said, but active managers may be able to find a few bright spots. UniSuper's $100m start for internal funds management
The $25 billion UniSuper will ramp up its internal funds management capabilities, with four of its own portfolios set to be running by the end of the year, in conjunction with a project that will see its defined benefit and defined contribution sections adopt differing investment strategies for the first time.
No 'set-and-forget' for sovereign debt: Russell
Rising levels of sovereign debt mean that investors should rule out a passive exposure to government debt and actively manage the risks that come with increasing issuance, says Russell Investments. PRC2010 Sponsor Profiles
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Patrick McGorry's plea to group insurers
Group insurers are paying out up to $200 million a year for mental illness claims and much of this could be prevented, according to Australian Of The Year and mental health advocate, Patrick McGorry. 
