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BlackRock turns optimistic on credit

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2020
Central bank action including buying corporate bonds combined with cheapened valuation has led BlackRock Investment Institute to upgrade credit to a modest overweight. BlackRock's latest six to 12 month tactical views on major global asset classes (in ...

A case for flexible asset allocation: First Sentier

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 27 APR 2020
... multi-asset fund had also concentrated its exposure within developed markets over their emerging counterparts. "Within that macro view, at the time of writing we have preferences for Canadian, Swiss and Indian equities, while we have a view to be underweight ...

IOOF, CountPlus, Iress want better path to fee consent

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020
... executive Andrew Walsh has previously called for a standardised, automated way to implement the legislation. It is Iress' view that blockchain could be the solution to the issue. During a recent round table with industry figures, Walsh found agreement ...

Morningstar acquires global ESG ratings house

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020
... ability to put independent, sustainable investing analytics at every level - from a single security through to a portfolio view - in the hands of all investors," Kapoor said. "Morningstar helped democratize investing, and we will do even more to extend ...

Compliance worse than COVID-19

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... policy and professionalism Phil Anderson said regulatory requirements had increased the cost of advice. "There is a strong view that the cumulative impact of a series of regulatory reforms over recent years and other regulatory interventions has materially ...

The blame game

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... pressures are arguably working against diversity and towards conformity," he said. "On the other hand, there seems to be a view that an industry of only eight to 10 mega-funds, or even one to three large funds, is "optimal"." Griffith said he is uncomfortable ...

Why COVID-19 could boost ESG

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2020
... have better management teams and so should outperform the market, even in a crisis. The data that came back supported this view," Tan said.

Global investment firm adds chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2020
... have Gilbert joining. Gilbert has known Toscafund founder Martin Hughes for many years, Unsworth said. "They share a common view that bespoke global fund management companies offer the best opportunities for clients seeking superior returns," Unsworth ...

Adequacy argument headlines online CMSF

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2020
... with sessions running online. The AIST is hoping to have more than 24 hours' worth of content available for attendees to view by the end of May. Speaking before the first session, AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck said the event needed to adapt to ...

The domino effect: Oil falls, markets follow

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2020
... spreads have already widened considerably. "Until energy demand starts to improve, investors may choose to take a more cautious view on this sector." Companies that would traditionally benefit from low oil prices will also be under threat, he said. "While ...