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The future of defined contribution asset allocation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
... contribution workplace savings, investment strategies have directed worker savings into equity markets in the knowledge that equities outperform over the long term. The risks associated with these allocations have been mitigated through allocations to ...

BlackRock expands proxy voting to retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
... Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced that the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System (MOSERS) sold all public equities managed by BlackRock, due to concerns about its record of prioritising ESG initiatives over shareholder return. Nevertheless ...

October proves kinder to Magellan

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
... further outflows. As at October end, Magellan's FUM sat at $51 billion; a month earlier it was $50.9 billion. Its global equities FUM grew slightly to $26.3 billion, up from $26.1 billion. It's Australian equities FUM also gained $500 million to come ...

Rest revamps equities team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
... even better member outcomes," the fund said. As a result, Chris Drew is now head of portfolio construction - external equities, and Sonia Bluzmanis is head of research - external equities, based in Rest's London office. Both roles hold responsibilities ...

MySuper index records worst rolling return since 2009

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022
... individual asset classes, cash was the only asset class to record a positive return at 0.4% over 12 months. Australian equities achieved a median return of -6.2% and fixed interest posted a -10.5% return. The worst performing asset class was property ...

North adds to investment menu

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022
... designed the iShares Enhanced Strategic International Managed Portfolio to provide diversified exposure to international equities with a long-term investment objective," Petering said. Meanwhile, Morningstar's six new managed portfolios have been ...

Hejaz receives RIAA fund certifications

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2022
... Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) on four of its funds. The funds include Hejaz Global Ethical Fund, Hejaz Equities Fund, the Hejaz Property Fund and the Hejaz Income Fund. "RIAA's Responsible Investment Certification Program differentiates ...

Credit Suisse restructures investment bank

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022
... strategy is "the blueprint for success". The Markets business will see its cross-asset investor product capabilities, equities, FX and rates access closely aligned to the group's wealth management and Swiss banking functions, while remaining committed ...

Challenger launches new alternatives fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022
... Underlying exposures in the fund include strategies such as momentum, carry, value and volatility, and asset classes such as equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The fund is benchmarked against the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cash ...

Yarra Capital adds sustainability lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2022
... benefit the investment solutions and expertise we can offer to our clients," Yarra executive chair and head of Australian equities Dion Hershan said. Also commenting, Kuo said she is delighted to lead Yarra's sustainability efforts. "I am incredibly ...