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SIPPs back their expertise

PRESS RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2009
... manager. SIPP accounts are similar to a self managed super fund (SMSF) where investors are in control of the asset allocation of their retirement funds. "Throughout the market turmoil of the past year we have consistently seen our more knowledgeable ...

Finovia opts for Select

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2009
... Solutions) provide investors with low maintenance and diversified managed portfolios which give them both an active asset allocation service and access to "best of breed" managers across both mainstream and alternative investments. Managed by SELECT ...

Future Fund hires more managers

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2009
... taken up attractive opportunities in debt markets and will continue to adjust the portfolio around our long term asset allocation to reflect market conditions," said Murray.

Precious metals ETCs in vogue

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2009
... low. Given Australia is essentially a resources led economy ETCs are providing a valuable additional tool for asset allocation," said Nigel Phelan, head of sales for Australia and New Zealand.

Mutual funds outperform instos

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2009
... were more short term performance focused." Market declines left many investors out of compliance within their asset allocation targets which led to an increase in rebalancing. As a result of the a deepening recession and ongoing GFC, nearly half of the ...

UK pensions turn to alternatives

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2009
UK pension funds are increasingly diversifying into hedge funds, global tactical asset allocation (GTAA) and active currency strategies, according to a Mercer survey. The firm's European Asset Allocation Survey found UK pension fund allocations to equity ...

Defensive model portfolios in vogue

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2009
... the model portfolios, at what some of the professionals are doing in that space." But while S&P's provides full asset allocation services to its clients, not all advisers are willing to outsource fully their investment decisions. Many instead use model ...

Super is for income, not wealth

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2009
... said. Ezra's recommendation adds a fresh angle to the ongoing debate surrounding APRA's performance figures, the asset allocation of super funds and the number of choice members switching into cash at a time when equities are on record-lows. The US-based ...

Irish pensions suffer 25pc loss

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 6 APR 2009
... nearly $38 billion to December last year. According to the latest Irish Association of Pension Funds' annual asset allocation survey, the assets of pension schemes in the country fell $38 billion to $126 billion - nearly a quarter's lost from its previous ...

QSuper seeks investment strategy head

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2009
... investment strategy head to assist with the establishment of a new strategy team, and also contribute to decisions in asset allocation, asset and liability interaction and alpha risk budgeting at fund level, among others. The candidate is also expected ...