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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RBC Dexia looks within for biz dev exec
RBC Dexia Investor Services has promoted from within to fill a vacancy for a director of business development.
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. Access Capital founding director departs
One of the four founding directors of Access Capital Advisers has left the consultant, which meanwhile is nearing completion of a major Australian equity manager review – although active managers shouldn’t get too excited.
Equipsuper plucks Bolinowsky’s 2IC as new CEO
The $4.3 billion Equipsuper has appointed the deputy country head of UBS Global Asset Management (UBS GAM) as its new CEO, but the funds manager won’t immediately replace the role.
Anxious wait for Wilshire investors
Investors in Wilshire Private Markets’ Australian and international private equity funds-of-funds are waiting for the manager to call an investor meeting, at which the ongoing management of the funds will be decided following the trigger of key-person provisions by the resignations of global chief investment officer Jeffrey Ennis, global management committee member Ovidio Iglesias, and most other senior executives of the group.
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. 
