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UBS Microcap fund added to Macquarie Wrap

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 25 JUL 2016

... 25% last year. While traditionally more volatile than their larger-cap peers during times of market volatility, small-cap funds offer investors the benefit of greater diversification as well as potentially outsized performance. Morningstar director of ...

Court dismisses AMP appeal for China fund EGM

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 25 JUL 2016

... investment mandate, and adjusted dividend reinvestment plan rules. Commenting on the outcome of the appeal, AMP Capital Funds Management chair Adam Tindall stressed AMP Capital's impartiality in the matter. "We sought judicial advice about the voting ...

Hedge funds battle identity crisis

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 25 JUL 2016

You could be forgiven for thinking hedge funds are facing a global identity crisis upon reading some of the latest research distributed across the institutional investment industry, but there are plenty of Australian managers and representatives willing ...

Brexit won't impact Australia greatly: Treasurer

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016

... referendum vote to exit the EU, even though they were widely expected. "There has been a run for the exits from some UK property funds by investors expecting property prices to plummet. The pound plunged, but has already bounced back a bit. Global sovereign ...

World first green bond raises $300m

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016

... subscribed in just over 24 hours, with the total book order of $300m supported by 17 investors representing insurance companies, funds management and investors with a specific green or socially responsible mandate. Projects that will benefit from the ...

Regulator issues new risk management guidance

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016

Responsible entities of managed funds are receiving further guidance around risk management as ASIC aims to ensure adaptability in changing market conditions. Yesterday ASIC released a consultation paper on the proposed regulatory guidance and said ...

Super gets reality check on engagement

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016

Choice chief executive Alan Kirkland told superannuation funds a few home truths this week, relaying several member perceptions about the industry ahead of research to be released by the consumer advocacy group. Speaking at an Association of Superannuation ...

New $70bn MLC fund gives retail access to unlisted

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016

... Helen Rowell, who also sat on the panel, said the regulator didn't have an opinion on the optimum number or size of super funds, but "scale is relevant in the sense that funds need to be big enough to invest in the systems they need to deliver the best ...

Fund assets surge while market shrinks: FSC/Morningstar

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016

Assets held in Australian funds have almost doubled since 2005 even though the amount of active funds is steadily decreasing, according to new research by the Financial Services Council and Morningstar. The new FSC/Morningstar report, released during ...

Trust ahead of returns for member retention

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016

... retaining members, particularly during periods of investment volatility. "These are always trying investment conditions for funds and their members, which is why we are continuing to prioritise development of our financial planning services and a CRM ...

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Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

KARREN VERGARA

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago.

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Hostplus Balanced (MySuper) option delivered members 10.8% for the financial year 2025-26, while the Indexed Balanced option and the High Growth option returned members 11.06% and 12.61% respectively.

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO

ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities.

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI

Despite recording positive investment performance, GQG Partners observed a significant outflow, with net outflows of $4.62 billion recorded in the month of June, as FUM slipped to $225 billion at June end, compared to $235.5 billion in the month prior.

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