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NAB launches asset backed green bond

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016
... important role to play in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, and the exciting opportunities this provides, not only for NAB, but for customers such as FlexiGroup. "NAB recognises that environmental challenges such as climate change, resource ...

Another US pension giant exits hedge funds

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016
... benchmark 7.29% gross of fees, according to its latest annual report. The fund announced the decision on 14 April but has not set a timetable for disposing of the $1.45 billion hedge fund portfolio, recommending that liquidation take place "as soon as ...

Royal Commission disruptive to reforms: FPA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016
... planning profession that will truly serve and protect the interests of Australian consumers in the next decade and beyond. Not only would a Royal Commission put this on hold, but it would also mean that millions of tax payers' dollars would be wasted," ...

NZ Super Fund sells private equity investments

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016
... relationships." Rainmaker Information's latest Mandate Chaser report hints at this development, reporting mandate appointments from not-for-profit super funds and investment managers fell by more than 39% last year in comparison to 2014. It continues ...

OneVue launches international equities capability

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016
OneVue has launched an international equities capability for its separately managed accounts (SMA) service in a bid to meet growing demand for access to global trading markets. The launch allows advisers and investors to access separately managed accounts ...

ASIC reduces ban on director of fabricated fund

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
... fully regulated and was trading at low risk whilst generating high returns. The investigation found that in fact the fund did not exist, it did not operate under any financial services licence and that the AMC website did not contain any statements affirming ...

Van Eck launching infrastructure and dividend ETFs

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
Van Eck has announced it will launch two new ETFs on the ASX. The VanEck Vectors FTSE Global Infrastructure (Hedged) ETF will track the widely-used FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Hedged AUD), giving Australian investors access to global ...

Australians pessimistic about retirement lifestyle

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
The majority of Australians aged 45 and up (53.1%) believe that they will not have an adequate super balance or income to maintain their desired lifestyle in retirement, according to new research from CoreData. CoreData's 2016 Post Retirement Report ...

CommInsure appoints independent review panel

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
CommInsure has appointed its independent claims review panel to address "complex claim assessment." The goal of the panel will be to address issues where CommInsure's claims committee recommends a "complex life insurance claim" be denied; in these instances ...

AustralianSuper launches new SRI investment option

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
... The move is estimated to see between $190 million and $235 million worth of shares divested. The new SRI option will also not invest in companies which have been flagged as having human rights, labour, environmental or governance controversies; as well ...