Increased noise endangers logic

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The amount of confusing ‘noise’ in the investment world is making it increasingly difficult for investors to focus on priorities and reach sensible investment decisions, says Edward Smith, head of

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AUI appoints head of institutional business

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Paul Banks has been appointed head of institutional business at Australian Unity Investments (AUI), reporting to Fiona Dunn, general manager – funds management. Mr Banks will be responsible for further

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Merger of AUI property fund approved by investors

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Investors in Australian Unity Investments’ (AUI) Second Industrial Trust (SIT) have voted in favour to merge with AUI’s Office Property Fund (OPF) at a meeting of investors in Melbourne on

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AUI proposes merger of property funds

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Australian Unity Investments (AUI) is seeking approval from investors in its Second Industrial Trust (SIT) to merge the trust with its larger, more diversified Office Property Fund (OPF). OPF is

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More to property than residential

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Investors, particularly self-managed super fund trustees, need to understand there is more to property than the residential sector, says Chris Smith, head of healthcare and retirement property at Australian Unity

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AUI makes changes to property team

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Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has made changes to its property funds management team following the retirement of head of property, Martin Hession, late last year. Peter Lambden has been appointed

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AUI appoints new BDM for NSW & ACT

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Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has appointed Shaun Thomas as NSW and ACT business development manager.  Mr Thomas joins AUI from HSBC Global Asset Management, where he was associate director –

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Strong income yield makes property investment attractive

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The current spread between returns on cash and returns on well-managed property funds means the unlisted property sector will continue to provide good outcomes for investors during 2013, says Mark

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AUI appoints fourth investment specialist

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Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has finalised its investment specialist team with the appointment of Kate Hoare as the fourth senior investment executive, reporting to Fiona Dunn (general manager – funds management).  

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Australians at risk of underinvestment in Asia

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Despite Australia’s economic involvement with Asia, and indeed reliance on the region, Australians are underinvested there, David Bryant, chief executive officer of Australian Unity Investments (AUI), has warned. “Not having

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