There are numerous lessons from the financial crisis for all funds management industry participants. In the rebuilding phase those who are looking to learn and change their behaviour seem to be focused on trust.
Babson upgrades Australian office as mezzanine demand rises
Babson Capital Management, the US-based investment management firm which this month took over management of the $200 million private debt and mezzanine book of the former Babcock and Brown, has upgraded its Sydney presence.Regional asset consultant role for Steve Roberts
Stephen Roberts, the BT and Russell institutional business veteran last spotted briefly on the van Eyk board, will resurface in a major role at a different asset consultant.Telstra Super recasts alternatives roles
Following the exit of alternatives chief Nicole Connolly, Telstra Super has expanded the roles of two asset class heads to include private equity and infrastructure, and has hired a hedge fund specialist and a private equity deputy.Cambridge hunts local for its latest consultant
The Australian arm of Cambridge Associates has recruited the latest member of its research and operations team from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
ACTU sends fourth to AvSuper board
AvSuper has appointed an economist nominated by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) to complete its board of trustees.
I&T News takes Easter breather…
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Industry funds: Macquarie wants to be your lifetime partner
Macquarie Longevity Solutions has bet against the Henry Review recommending the Government become a lifetime annuity provider, launching a “Lifetime Income Guarantee” product combining a lifecycle asset allocation strategy with a protected capital base accessible at any time, which it claims is more attractive to consumers than traditional annuities, and is useable by any platform or industry super fund.
Excellent advice 'crucial' to keep members
Excellent financial advice from super funds will be the key differentiator in serving members post-retirement, according to two of Australia’s largest funds.I&T News takes Easter breather…
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Transition management market set to get more crowded
The pending arrival of the UCITS IV directive has inspired a new entrant in Australia’s highly competitive transition management marketplace, which believes the European legislation will spark a run of fund mergers around the globe.
IFM's head of US, Europe moves on as Himbury moves in
Industry Funds Management (IFM) has restructured its global infrastructure team as head of US and Europe operations, Dunia Wright, decided to move on after not becoming the manager’s next CEO. 
