Global equities boutique manager, Bell Asset Management, has been award a $130 million global small and mid-cap equity mandate from Energy Super.
The manager’s global small and mid-cap strategy aimed to provide investors with an additional growth alternative in global equity portfolios, as well as helping diversify investors’ concentration risk to mega and large-caps.
“We are seeing increasing demand for this segment of the market as investors look for pockets of opportunity and alpha,” Bell’s managing director, strategy and distribution, Rob Sullivan, said. “We look forward to building a strong and long partnership with Energy Super and delivering the best results we possibly can to its members.”
A member of the super fund has approached ASIC to investigate potentially misleading or deceptive representations by UniSuper regarding the holdings of its sustainable portfolios.
The median growth fund delivered 1.9 per cent in March, adding to the “stunning” rally that has seen super funds gain 11 per cent since November.
Vanguard has affirmed its support for the current super performance test, emphasising the importance of keeping the process straightforward.
While some superannuation funds have gone down the route of internalisation, others say they favour ‘smart partnering’ with external managers for diversification appeal.
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