The NSW Electrical Superannuation Scheme (NESS) last month became the first AAS client to transfer to the member administrator’s new system, an overhauled version of Atune known as AASpire.
…as Atune’s true believer finally looks elsewhere
The long and troubled relationship between AAS and LUCRF Super is coming to an end.
The Fear of being a Loaner – keeping the sharks out of your fund's lending pool
Until recently, securities lending had all the hallmarks of a ‘free lunch’. It was modest, but easy money for superannuation funds. Securities were usually lent through a principal program, in which the custodian took on the counter-party and collateral risk, and provided that custodian was reputable, very little could go wrong. The custodian on-lent the … Read more
Tyndall plucks investment specialist from Series' boutique
Tyndall has recruited an analyst from DVA Capital, the boutique being wound-up by founder Kerry Series, to its institutional team.
Hannover Re loses Rei Super's backing
Rei Super has ended its long-term relationship with group insurer Hannover Re, opting for another provider following a tender.
We'll help pay for 12 per cent SG: the people
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has found fresh ammunition for its call to raise the compulsory super contribution to 12 per cent by 2012.
…as Atune's true believer finally looks elsewhere
The long and troubled relationship between AAS and LUCRF Super is coming to an end.
Marshman shifts to thought leadership role at JANA
How to better reflect climate change impacts and the burgeoning growth of emerging markets into client portfolios will be top priorities for JANA Investment Advisers’ Ken Marshman as he assumes a new role as ‘head of investment outcomes’.
Trader returns after Singapore sling from UBS GAM
The former head of UBS Global Asset Management’s Sydney trading desk, made redundant after Australian equities trading was shifted to Singapore last year, will run Integrity Investment Management’s desk.
Fidelity insto chief serving out notice
Fidelity Investments’ head of institutional business, Jason Ciccolallo, will start at a new funds manager next month, remaining in Melbourne.
Solaris and Tyndall confirm new marketers
Former marketing manager at Suncorp Investment Management, Katherine Youhanna, yesterday confirmed she will join her ex-Suncorp colleagues at Solaris, while Suncorp/Tyndall announced its own new head of marketing.
SMART move as AustSafe swallows fellow Queenslander
The Sugar Manufacturers of Australia Retirement Trust (SMART) will be absorbed by another fund with a Queensland rural base, AustSafe, which has also just swapped Asian equities managers.
