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Industry fund launches ethical investment option

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
A $20 billion industry superannuation fund is joining several peers in offering a socially responsible investment choice for members. Hostplus' Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) - Balanced option was launched on the back of increasing member and ...

Super doesn't need tender system: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
... There are low levels of market concentration at the fund level and initiatives such as choice of fund and member investment choice have enhanced competition. The Chilean model, with only one recent round applicant, has failed to bolster competition. ...

MySuper competition heats up: Rainmaker

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2016
MySuper is the new high-growth area for retail superannuation funds with attractive offerings competing directly with not-for-profit super funds. Rainmaker's September quarter MySuper report shows MySuper products operated by retail groups like banks ...

Lifeplan bond 'highly recommended'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016
... saving for a child's education - and what can be more important than that? "On top of this, we have provided investment choice, flexibility and no penalties. This product is a true myth buster."

Super execs: Size is not scale

ALEX BURKE, ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
Size is not the same as having effective economies of scale in superannuation funds, leading management consultants and super executives have told the 2016 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia annual conference. TRIA Investment Partners' ...

Macquarie Wrap continues growth trend

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2016
... management of an investment portfolio and provide investors with a wide selection of assets, giving clients greater investment choice and functionality to suit their investment strategy and goals," Garrett said.

SMSF investors not all in property

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
... investment. Only 13% of investors saw record low interest rates as the key reason why property is the most attractive investment choice right now. Kingsley said the survey results confirm that property investors remain focused on the long-term benefits ...

MLC adds 56 new options to investment menus

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016
... investment options on our platforms, and we are continually reviewing this to ensure we are offering the greatest investment choice for advisers and their clients," said Vincent. The following investment options were added to the MLC Wrap and MLC Navigator ...

Equip readies full robo advice roll-out

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2016
... based on the Statement of Advice (SOA) created by the robo advisor. In addition to recommending an appropriate investment choice, Equip MyMoney also will also allow members to see what difference extra super contributions could make to their retirement ...

Align with super's purpose, not politics

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2016
... has performed well or performed badly over the year. However it's not the super that performs badly, it's the investment choice. He added the end of the financial year was an opportune time for advisers to show they can add value for their clients.