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Active management culture shifts boardroom discussion

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... can really have an advantage with information anymore." "It's now about, and has been for a little while now, having an analysis advantage," Geremia said. MFS Investment is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Global Equity Trust operating in Australia ...

Boutiques actively proving value

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
... modelled on a similar study conducted by Affiliated Managers Group in the United States which delivered similar results. The analysis did not include multi-managers, index funds or listed investment companies.

Female SMSF investors more focused on securing retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
... Evans said. "In the current low growth environment, it seems SMSFs have been seeking cost-effective diversification. Our analysis shows an increased investment by SMSFs in hybrids, interest rate securities, and Australian and international ETFs."

Executives have 90 days to make impact

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... 30 days should be about having a plan in place to learn about the new team, stakeholders and the business. The initial analysis of the company, whether it's in start-up, growth or turnaround phase for instance is critical, she said, adding how a new ...

Indefensible bonuses cause for concern: ACSI

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... with only nine female chief executives among the ASX200 in 2016 the pool of data was too small to offer any meaningful analysis.

JPMAM wins global equities mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2017
... JPMAM's Global REI strategy carries a similar risk profile to the MSCI All Country World Index but uses stock-specific analysis to take small overweight and underweight positions so as to maximise returns. In GMI's case, the mandate will also integrate ...

Independent director joins Westpac board

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
... will transition to an advisory role within the company in early 2018. She joined Veda Group, a credit information and analysis company in 2011 and was instrumental in helping integrate Veda when it was acquired by Equifax, a global information solutions ...

Hedging strategies protecting members' assets: NAB

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2017
... transactions were an issue for 70% of funds, indicating they are considering or are already implementing transaction cost analysis. Of those, 76% use an asset manager or bank to provide this service, while 15% look to an independent provider. NAB director ...

Fatigue and profit-based incentives driving risk culture

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2017
... policy if they are tired. It indicates the industry must take better account of cognitive load by considering automating analysis where possible and designing work patterns in such a way that staff members are not unduly depleted when making key decisions ...

Former investment bankers behind new platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2017
... access to the deal's data room, with documents including feasibility studies, term sheets, project information and risk analysis. Once investors have selected their transaction amount, agreed to and confirmed their investment, iPartners then constructs ...