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LGSS affected by shorting ban

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2008
ASIC's crackdown on short selling has left a profound impact across the local investment industry, including upsetting the investment strategy of the $5.5 billion Local Government Superannuation Scheme. Around eight to 10 per cent of LGSS' investment ...

SWFs back alternatives

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2008
The $3.8 trillion sovereign wealth funds sector is expected to pour more money into alternatives to diversify their portfolios, new research shows. "We can expect that sovereign wealth funds [will] progressively diversify into a broader range of investment ...

AEGON takes Lehman Bros hit

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2008
AEGON is expecting to suffer losses from its $466 million exposure to Lehman Brothers. During 2008, AEGON actively lowered its exposure to Lehman Brothers by approximately 20 per cent. By September 12, four days before Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy ...

NAB Super ups employer contribution

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2008
NAB Super is increasing its employer contribution from 9.9 to 10 per cent from 1 October. "As part of the 2006 Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, NAB will increase their employer contribution rate from 9.9 per cent of employees' Total Remuneration Package ...

Managers hit back on shorting ban

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2008
Perpetual, Platinum and K2 have responded to ASIC's recent ban on short selling - arguing that the move will hurt the futures market and cast undeserved doubts on the legitimacy of shorting as a valid investment strategy. Perpetual Investment general ...

Nestle shuffles asset allocations

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2008
Corporate fund Nestle Australia Group Superannuation Fund has revised the asset allocations of its conservative and high growth options following a review of its investment structure. Among the changes were a 2 per cent increase in Aussie equity to ...

Defensive fixed income wins

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2008
The recent market surge then slump only reinforces the need to have a bullet proof fixed income strategy and despite the ongoing volatility, yields of 9 to 12 per cent still remain a possibility, according to an income expert. Brett Lewthwaite, head ...

Synchron attracts 50 young professionals

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2008
Non-aligned dealer group Synchron has recruited more than 50 young finance professionals to attend its Next Generation Sales Conference to be held in November. "Synchron will have over 50 young attendees at our three-day conference which is aimed at ...

More than 50 funds 'on hold' after shorting ban

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2008
An S&P fund analyst said the ratings house's decision to put 57 funds on hold is "the best course of action" following the recent ban on short selling. Simon Scott, fund analyst at Standard & Poor's, said the ratings house was in the midst of a long/short ...

Less claims, more benefits: ANZ Super

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2008
ANZ Super has reported a lower than expected number of TPD and death insurance claims, an actuarial investigation found - prompting the fund to lower its premium rates as a reward to its members. The fund's actuary recently completed actuarial investigation ...