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Real return to balance

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2010
... the industry is dealing with now is largely multi-managed funds where underneath there is 'structurally fixed' asset allocation. "It means you are missing that ability to move across different asset classes," he said. The fund manager adds investors ...

Future Fund rebounds

JOHN MCDULING  |  TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2010
... of guardians. Alternative investments and global equities were the chief beneficiaries of the fund's changing asset allocation. The fund's alternatives program grew from 5 per cent of the portfolio, or less than $3 billion, to 16 per cent of the portfolio ...

MLC appoints former Fidelity global CIO

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2010
... for Gosling "that would see her continue to be responsible for MLC's market leading scenario based approach to asset allocation and the broader Capital Markets Team, along with new responsibilities." This is MLC's third key executive appointment this ...

Select mandates AQR and Och Ziff Capital

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 10 SEP 2010
... appropriate liquidity, transparency and appropriate use of leverage in the hedge fund arena, as well as control of asset allocation," said Robert Graham-Smith, head of portfolio management. Graham-Smith said both managers were chosen due to their track ...

Select appoints head of strategic accounts

MEDIA RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2010
... their own or co-brand them with SELECT. SELECT CPS offers dealer groups portfolio construction advice including asset allocation, ongoing manager due diligence and comprehensive risk management in convenient integrated portfolios that operate in real ...

Focus on member retirement outcomes

JOHN MCDULING  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2010
... approach pervasive within the industry has become obsolete, and said that dynamic - as opposed to strategic - asset allocation was needed going forward. "Once we accept that we don't just have to use fixed weights forever and ever amen, we can change ...

AQR wins $330m-plus insto mandates

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 23 AUG 2010
... Westscheme. More recently, the firm received an allocation from Ibbotson Associates, a consultant that provides asset allocation, manager selection and portfolio construction services. Ibbotson Associates invested in both the fund and AQR's emerging ...

Crafter resigns as ARIA CEO

MEDIA RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2010
... Advisors. Prior to joining SSgA, Crafter spent three years at Westpac Investment Management as investment director, asset allocation. In that role he was responsible for strategic asset allocation and managing the development of the asset allocation ...

Aon ramps up insurance and pensions

MEDIA RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2010
... $1.5 billion Aon Master Trust has improved its insurance cover, boosted its pension capabilities and launched an asset allocation calculator as it builds on its suite of services. From 1 July 2010, the Aon Master Trust gives new members of Personal Super ...

Van Eyk strengthens investment team

PRESS RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2010
... financial planning industry. This involved coverage of 49 new fund strategies and developing a New Zealand strategic asset allocation model of advice," said Mark Thomas, chief executive at van Eyk. "Growth was also experienced in asset consulting with ...