Outcomes-based investing is the future for wealth creation sector: AMPBY BEN COLLINS | FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2012 9:55AMA rise in the number self managed super funds is proof that the investment industry has not delivered, a senior AMP Capital executive said. |
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Judith Fiander
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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When Judith Fiander first walked in the doors of Australian Philanthropic Services her intention was to volunteer for a few months. Fast forward 14 years and she is the chief executive. Eliza Bavin writes.
what do we mean by return? Sean's comments are good but he just says return like it is one thing. As investors move into retirement they will be more focussed on the income whilst still wanting growth. What if managers split returns into income and growth? Would a client be happy to see a 7% income return even if the growth component was -10%? Investors would not logically want to sell quality assets that are just fluctuating in value. We seem to be stuck with unit prices where income and growth are wrapped up together.