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Long-only turmoil pushes investors to hedge funds

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2008
As the GFC batters confidence in long-only equities, sentiment is turning to hedge funds, provided you partner with groups that are reputable and well run, said Spencer Young, chief executive officer of HFA Holdings. The result is institutional investors ...

Sustainable property boosts returns

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2008
Property investors looking for long term value will increasingly focus on sustainability factors to boost the relative value of their projects and lift rental returns. Simon Theresia, investment consultant at Watson Wyatt, said, "We believe sustainability ...

Bakers portfolio rated 'investment grade'

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2008
Bakers Investment Group's Alternative Energy Customised Portfolio received an 'investment grade' rating from Aegis. Bakers Investment Group manage the model portfolio which is distributed by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) using a separately ...

Thumbs up for high conviction: van Eyk

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2008
High conviction fund managers look set to reap the rewards of a sluggish Aussie equities market, according to new research by van Eyk. Soaring fee levels have generally discouraged and disappointed investors in the high conviction space, compared to ...

Banks to reprioritise IT spending

THESHEET.COM WITH ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2008
Australian banks are expected to invest in key risk technologies to boost their defensive position over the next 12 months in response to the global credit crisis. IT expenditure will come under new scrutiny but the area is no longer regarded as an ...

WW opens pension info site

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2008
Watson Wyatt is launching an online education service for employers and pension scheme trustees to better communicate with employees after a report found companies are alarmed with the lack of engagement with staff. The 'Be in touch' online tool can ...

Sisyphian challenge

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2008
Like the mythical king Sisyphus, fiscal and monetary authorities continue to push a huge boulder up a hill only to watch it roll back down. But while Sisyphus rolled the same rock over and over, the global boulder authorities are trying to push over ...

MTAA Super is fund of the year

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2008
MTAA Super has been awarded SelectingSuper's Fund of the Year by the Rainmaker Group beating finalists that included other star performers and market innovators HESTA Super, AustralianSuper, Host-Plus and CBUS. MTAA Super achieved its award after being ...

PIS expands dealer group

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2008
Professional Investment Services (PIS) expanded its advice network with the addition of corporate superannuation and risk specialist, Arrow Insurance Consultant Services. Steve and Janet Culpitt operate Arrow Insurance Consultant Services and the firm ...

Superfund opens alternatives fund

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2008
Superfund Group is launching its Super Alpha Fund 1, providing investors with access to managed futures and market neutral long short strategies that have delivered more than 13 per cent per annum for more than a decade. The fund's strategy is based ...