Scott Marinchek, the founder of Mariner Financial Third Age Retirement Living, aims to secure a business partner to distribute a range of funds targeting the retirement living and aged care sectors in the first quarter of 2009.
In the downturn, members turn conservative and fret longevity
The market downturn has increased superannuants’ awareness of market and longevity risks, resulting in a high proportion of fund members in a recent survey switching to more conservative investment strategies and also favouring products that combat longevity risk.
No such thing as ‘one’ best fund: Chant WestNo such thing as ‘one’ best fund: Chant West
Rather than name a ‘fund of the year’, super consultancy Chant West has produced lists of the top funds for a series of different market segments, saying that the right fund for any individual or organisation is the one that is strong in the areas that are important to them.
AIST honours excellence ‘behind the scenes’
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees held its inaugural Awards for Excellence on December 4, and recognised Industry Funds Super and First State Super as joint winners of its Platinum Communication Award.
AIST honours excellence 'behind the scenes'
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees held its inaugural Awards for Excellence on December 4, and recognised Industry Funds Super and First State Super as joint winners of its Platinum Communication Award.
AUSCOAL puts $50m toward harnessing volatility
The $4.3 billion AUSCOAL Super has awarded $50 million to a global volatility manager for its alternatives portfolio.
Tax credit threat keeps Maritime merger docked
The merger of the Stevedoring Employees Retirement Fund and the Seafarers Retirement Fund has been delayed by several months, after the losses of September and October created large tax credits that would be lost if the merger went ahead on January 1 as planned.
LGSS overhauls bond portfolios, reviews international equities
The NSW Local Government Superannuation Scheme (LGSS) has allocated more than $700 million in new fixed income mandates while beginning a review of its $1 billion international equities portfolio. 
The superannuation guarantee levy should become a permanent tool of macroeconomic policy, with its level determined by the Reserve Bank of Australia, according to the regional head of Mercer Investment Consulting, Tony Cole. ACSI targets full ESG analysis with external researcher
Building upon its corporate governance services, the Australian Council of Super Investors (ACSI) has appointed an external researcher to assess the social and environmental impacts of the top 200 listed Australian companies.
