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Vanguard chief says embrace robo-advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
... averages, so what you have is two major liquid asset classes running below with more uncertainty and therefore more volatility," McNabb said. "That is a really dangerous formula for the end investor, and that's why the adviser's guidance means so much ...

Ironbark launches income solutions suite

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... model. "We're seeing a strong demand for more outcomes-based portfolio solutions that can deliver regular income, lower volatility and a focus on total returns, particularly in the pre- and post-retiree space. Over the course of 2017 and in response ...

CBA records $4.9bn half-year profit

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... year," CBA said. Speaking to the overall results, CBA chief executive Ian Narev said: "The combination of geopolitical volatility and weak economic recovery in parts of the world means the risk of market volatility, and indeed economic shock, remains ...

Margin lending investors keen to borrow more

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2017
... projections." Investment Trends reports the Australian margin lending industry contracted in 2016, following another year of volatility in equity markets. It said both the number of active margin lending accounts and margin debt outstanding fell by 5% ...

Whitehelm drives Prime Super outperformance

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2017
... returns are pleasing, we are particularly happy with our very strong risk adjusted returns achieved with lower levels of volatility than most of our peers." "Prime Super is defensively positioned, holding higher than normal levels of defensive assets ...

Real assets courting insto appetites in 2017

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017
... investors are recognising that they need to do something different to get the investment outcomes they want. With market volatility and lower returns expected from traditional asset classes for the near future, investors are having to look elsewhere ...

L1 Capital fund recommended

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017
... Landau said the firm has seen increased interest in the product from advisers. "Equities will likely experience more volatility, given rising US interest rates and the more dramatic policy changes from the Trump administration. Our clients are looking ...

Asset management more complex than ever

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2017
... about as investors in 2017 aren't that different to usual: it's about finding yield, uncovering growth and conquering volatility appropriately."

Perpetual multi-asset fund recommended

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2017
... offerings. "Perpetual's Diversified Real Return Fund is designed to act as a 'shock absorber' during periods of extreme volatility, offering a simple solution for investors looking to diversify their portfolio without sacrificing the potential for growth," ...

CFM trust rated by Zenith

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
... correlation to equity and bond markets, whilst aiming to deliver returns of cash plus five per cent per annum, with constant volatility of 6% per annum (over a full investment cycle)." Winston Capital's Stephen Robertson said key features of the Zenith ...