Symposium Awards
The Melbourne Financial Services Symposium recognises success in the financial services industry through two Awards: the Investment Stewardship Award and the Victorian Innovation in Funds Management Award.
MFSS Investment Stewardship Award
The annual MFSS Investment Stewardship Award recognises long term responsible investment achievement and is sponsored by the Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC).
Applicants are assessed on their application of environmental, social governance factors, such as:
- investment performance,
- governance,
- risk management,
- investment philosophy,
- service quality, and
- product innovation.
Eligible applicants will be private sector investment managers (including industry and complying superannuation funds) with an FS licence and a minimum total of $1bn funds under management. Applicants must nominate a flagship product that demonstrates a performance track record of no less then 3 years, preferably 5 years.
Awards are given for each Superannuation Fund and Investment Manager categories. A special commendation is given to the winner who excels in their implementation of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.
Last year’s winners were Care Super and Goldman Sachs Asset Management & Partners. VFMC proudly sponsors the Award.
Previous Award winners include: Aviva Investors; BlackRock; Cbus; LendLease Investment Management; Telstra Super; UCA Investment Management and UniSuper.
Victorian Innovation in Funds Management Award
The Victorian Innovation in Funds Management Award recognises a Victorian fund manager that has established successful business operations in Victoria and can demonstrate innovation in their investment strategies and business operations. The Victorian Government proudly sponsors the Innovation Award.
Eligible applicants need to:
- show that they were established in Victoria;
- are predominantly owned and managed by the management team and
- can demonstrate a three year investment track record.
Specialisations can range from and are not limited to: Australian equities, fixed income, property, alternative assets, Asia Pacific hedge and investment products, small and micro cap equities, private clients and charitable funds management and venture capital, and PDF funds management organisations.
In its third year the Award has become a mark of achievement for Victorian fund managers.
This Award will provide an opportunity for the successful fund manager to be showcased and publicised in the financial media as an exemplar in innovative funds management.
Previous Award winners include: La Trobe Financial Services (2011); Intrinsic Investment Management (2010); SG Hiscock and Company (2009) and Warakirri Asset Management (2008).
Register your interest – info@australiancentre.com.au
