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Magellan research head departs following restructure

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... worth of units in the LIT, said it is specifically designed with retail investors in mind. It targets a 4% cash distribution yield, holding between 15 to 35 global securities. "Companies such as Alphabet (the owner of Google), Apple, Microsoft, Nestle ...

America is full

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... and so, aren't using their enhanced bargaining power to push for higher wages? Inflation expectations - as measured by the yield differential between nominal US Treasuries and the Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) have come down in recent ...

Fixed income specialist wins mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... agencies, we are able to expand our breadth of research to uncover overlooked credit securities in the market paying superior yield with less risk than what the market perceives. It is fantastic to see forward thinking institutional multi-managers like ...

Active manager launches credit strategy

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... investment grade profile, we are ideally positioned to construct defensive and highly diversified portfolios for a rising yield environment." Yarra Capital Management managing director Dion Hershan said: "The Yarra Absolute Credit strategy is a natural ...

Grant Samuel wins RE mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
... hurdle rate necessary to earn a performance fee will change from the RBA Cash Rate to the Australian Government 10YR Bond Yield + 3.5% per annum. The Munro Global Growth Fund invests in international listed equities via a long/short strategy. The fund ...

LIC fund reopens to investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... return since inception; 17 out of 18 months reported positive returns. It pays quarterly distributions targeting a 5% income yield and charges a 12.5% performance fee. The fund manager's fee structure does not charge fees unless it makes a positive return ...

Super funds embrace derivatives to meet retirement goals

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... derivatives not only for risk management, but for dynamic asset allocation, physical security replacement and to enhance yield," he said. And amid the Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement (CIPR) or MyRetirement discussions, it should include ...

Life insurance M&A outlook gloomy: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... increase the value of the business and to expand efficiently." The report noted life insurers overall are "hard hit by the low yield environment" compared to other types of insurers. They are unable to achieve sufficient investment returns on annuities ...

Global asset manager expands Australian offering

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... interest rate rises on the horizon, there is a need to recalibrate fixed income exposure to reduce volatility and capture yield opportunities," Grobler said. The fund's objective is to generate a consistent level of income and maintain a stable level ...

Fund managers should have personal stake: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... recently launched Magellan Global Trust. The listed investment trust targets retail investors with 4% cash distribution yield, holding up to35 global securities. "Companies such as Alphabet (the owner of Google), Apple, Microsoft, Nestle, PayPal and ...