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Commonwealth Funds Management Limited

CFM · Commonwealth Funds Management

1991 – December 1996

Commonwealth-owned funds management company that managed investments of the Commonwealth public sector superannuation funds until it was sold in 1996.

How it came into existence

Formed in the early 1990s, about 1991, as a Commonwealth-owned company. It carried on investment management of the Commonwealth superannuation funds after the Superannuation Fund Investment Trust gave way to the CSS and PSS boards in 1990. Its exact date of incorporation, its ownership structure and whether it took over the Trust's investment staff are not confirmed.

How it ended

Sold by trade sale in December 1996 for $62.5 million, as one of the Commonwealth's asset sales. The buyer is not confirmed.

Main functions

  • Investment management for the Commonwealth superannuation funds
  • Funds management services

Where it sits

Last in the portfolio of Department of Finance.

Lineage

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Sources

Government records and websites

Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.