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Geared BetaShares ETF upgraded by Lonsec

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
... the fund, Lonsec said that GEAR offers a low-cost alternative to other means of borrowing to buy shares, including managed funds and margin loans. The ratings house also said the fund may be used within SMSFs, and offers a convenient way for investors ...

Super sets sights on $2tr

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
... trillion and are on track to break the $2 trillion barrier by March next year. MySuper accounts for 33% of institutional super funds surveyed by APRA or $375 billion, reinforcing the narrative that MySuper will rapidly become the central core of employer ...

India mutual funds reach A$149bn

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
... conclude over the next 12 months will focus the attention of Australian money managers on India's AUD$149 billion mutual funds market. According to a report released earlier this year by KPMG, the Indian funds market has had sluggish growth of 3.2% pa ...

Industry furious at financial advice swap

AAP & ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
... regulatory powers to modify aspects of the laws, raising the ire of consumer advocates, seniors and industry superannuation funds. They argued the changes reduced protection from dodgy financial advice. At the time, the government had the support of ...

Netwealth rebates nearly $4m in fees

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
... accounts to be aggregated for fee purposes, and "investor rewards" which recognise clients who invest into a large range of funds. "We are pleased to be able to reward our clients and reduce their fees via these fee smart initiatives. Over the last three ...

ASIC to scrutinise intra-fund advice

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
Superannuation funds can expect a higher level of scrutiny of their intra-fund advice operations over the coming year, according to Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) deputy chairman Peter Kell. Kell said the regulator's increased ...

AMP Capital property CIO departs, replacement announced

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2014
... Bird for his contribution, saying: "Under Andrew's stewardship, AMP Capital's property business has flourished, growing funds under management to A$17.7 billion. "He has delivered strong investment performance to our clients both in Australia and internationally. ...

Infra manager Hastings inks major China deal

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2014
... Chief Executive Andrew Day said there was a symbiotic relationship created from the agreement: "China Merchants has invested funds into the Port of Newcastle in Australia and Hastings now has the future potential to leverage China Merchants' expertise ...

IFM Investors wins UK pension fund mandates

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2014
IFM Investors have won two infrastructure investment mandates worth $364 million from two UK local government pension funds, Avon Pension Fund and Dorset County Pension Fund. The mandates will be invested in IFM Investors' portfolio of core equity ...

Financial services Australia's largest industry

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2014
... Asset Management Australia head Bryce Doherty said: "Australia has a real expertise in financial services, particularly in funds management and superannuation that is highly regarded around the world." "There is a huge opportunity for us to both export ...