REST Industry Super's corporate division, Acumen, has been appointed as the preferred supplier of superannuation services by AkzoNobel, the world's largest paint company.
The appointment will bring in $63 million in funds under management to Acumen, along with 600 new members.
REST chief executive Damian Hill said that the deal was a "massive vote of confidence in the Acumen product by a global organisation", and followed an exhaustive two-year tender process.
"The strength of the Acumen product and REST's service capabilities proved critical in winning the AkzoNobel business," Hill said.
REST has 1.9 million members and manages over $20 billion in funds.
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