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ETP investors struggle to pick winners

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... market returns. The research analysed both money-weighted (MW) and time-weighted (TW) returns to determine investor performance. The MW rate of return, also known as the Internal Rate of Return, reflects the actual return on invested dollars, and the ...

Super funds consider future of PwC contracts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... various services. Rainmaker Information has identified 32 super funds as leaders on ESG principles and strong investment performance, which have received Rainmaker's inaugural ESG Leader Rating. Rainmaker has also identified the top performing ESG ...

HNW population sees biggest decline in decade

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023
The global high-net-worth (HNW) population dropped by 3.3% to 21.7 million in 2022, while the value of its wealth decreased by 3.6% to $124.3 trillion, according to Capgemini's latest World Wealth Report. This drop, stated by the report, is the steepest ...

Super funds pursue merger, chief executive chosen

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023
... become one of the most efficient super funds in Australia, citing fees and returns. "On top of that record of strong performance and lowering costs, Stephen has experience with multiple transitions, and we are delighted to announce he will be leading ...

Advisers outsourcing to amplify investment capabilities: Mason Stevens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2023
... adviser to nurture client relationships, cost savings afforded by the scale of larger external providers, enhanced performance standards, and lower error rates. "When considered in the context of a field as complex and dynamic as investment management ...

First Sentier clients walk away with $13bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... -2.5% in the year to March, while its benchmark reported -0.6%. FSI did not specifically comment on the outflows or performance of the funds in question but said that its "investment performance, in aggregate, is strong across our suite of capabilities ...

Quality stocks outperform on average: Bell AM

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... quality stocks will be an attractive option for the foreseeable. "Quality has been overwhelmed by the spectacular performance of growth in the period up until 2021 and then value last year but if you think about companies with pricing power, high returns ...

Macquarie AM wins manager of the year: ILAs

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... analysis across six major asset classes, encompassing 21 categories, while reviewing more than seven factors, including performance, volatility, downside risk and performance ratios. Macquarie AM came out on top in several categories. It is the fourth ...

Wage increases to offset more rate hikes: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... avoid entrenching high inflation expectations by taking a perceived wage indexation approach and also the recent weak performance in productivity growth." The decision came in under the forecasted 7%, however will still add pressure to the current environment. ...

Heatmaps drive efficiencies, more consolidation: Cole

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
Speaking at a standing committee this morning, deputy chair Margaret Cole noted that the heatmaps and performance tests have created a more efficient and transparent superannuation system that will ultimately drive more consolidation. While that might ...