IndustryFunds Management (IFM) has expanded its international infrastructure exposure by acquiring a 15.8 per cent holding in the largest refined petrol products pipeline in the United States — the .
IFM said it acquired the holding for $US641 million from , an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of .
IFM general manager said the investment fitted perfectly with the organisation’s infrastructure investment strategy.
“This is the second major investment for IFM in the US and reinforces our commitment to this important market for investors,” he said.
The super fund has significantly grown its membership following the inclusion of Zurich’s OneCare Super policyholders.
Super balances have continued to rise in August, with research showing Australian funds have maintained strong momentum, delivering steady gains for members.
Australian Retirement Trust and State Street Investment Management have entered a partnership to deliver global investment insights and practice strategies to Australian advisers.
CPA Australia is pressing the federal government to impose stricter rules on the naming and marketing of managed investment and superannuation products that claim to be “sustainable”, “ethical”, or “responsible”, warning that vague or untested claims are leaving investors exposed.