The future seems further away than the past. That’s a psychological phenomenon which behavioural and neuro-economists try to exploit, along with other quirks of human nature. So, let’s look at the next 20 years of superannuation.
Old hands at new firm to help managers expand
Julie Rigoni and Peter Dawson have joined forces to form a company to assist funds managers to expand their distribution, either in Australia or overseas. AvSuper extends custody relationship with NAB
The $1 billion aviation industry fund AvSuper has reappointed its custodian after a review by consultant Brett Elvish.
Cleantech funds managers get down and dirty
Cleantech funds management is a dirty business – just ask the folks at the new Ascalon-affiliated Arkx Investment Management.
Second not-for-profit super chair for Cochrane
Neil Cochrane, chair of the $6.7 billion Commonwealth Bank Officers’ Superannuation Fund, will lead the investment committee of another not-for-profit fund in his second major appointment since retiring as deputy chief executive officer of Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFS GAM). Aberdeen claims mandate wins to kickstart 2010
The global equity and fixed income teams at Aberdeen Asset Management have scored major institutional mandates.
IFM lures infrastructure talent from ING
Industry Funds Management (IFM) has recruited a new infrastructure associate into its London office.
Five Oceans starts with $50m for ‘Chindia’ fund
Global equities boutique Five Oceans Asset Management has been chosen to run a China- and India-themed fund offered by a Melbourne high-net-worth advisory, and has been supplied with an initial $50 million to invest. Five Oceans starts with $50m for 'Chindia' fund
Global equities boutique Five Oceans Asset Management has been chosen to run a China- and India-themed fund offered by a Melbourne high-net-worth advisory, and has been supplied with an initial $50 million to invest. Intech gives thumbs up to hedge funds
Intech Investment Consulting has given hedge fund managers a much-needed boost, with the suggestion that the outlook is the best in years because of less capital competing for an “unusually wide range of opportunities”. Hermes flags Australian offensive
Hermes Pensions Management, the funds manager for the £32 billion ($56.6 billion) BT Pensions Scheme, will target superannuation funds as it markets its range of boutiques to institutions worldwide. IOOF departee lands AussieSuper job at Tower
Tower Australia has recruited IOOF’s former general manager of operations to service its $600 million group insurance account with AustralianSuper.
