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Fintechs pose disintermediation threat: CFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2017
... marginal cost wealth management service via the internet and mobile devices with the help of internet technologies, big data analysis, quantitative financial models and algorithms." In May, the institute announced it will add AI and big data in its exams. ...

Responsible investment continues to gain acceptance among investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
... strategies work and that it's possible to build a well-diversified ESG portfolio," O'Brien said. She added that TIAA's analysis found little to no difference in ESG index returns compared to those of broad market benchmarks and that incorporating ESG ...

Steady increase for life insurance premium flows

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
Life insurance premium inflows inched 2.1% in the 12 months to March, the latest analysis from Strategic Insight shows. The report, which analyses life insurance across group risk insurance, individual risk lump sum and risk income insurance, found ...

Aussie large cap funds underperforming: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
... cap funds generated positive excess returns on average over a rolling one-year basis. The investment research firm's analysis of 'quality' companies typically have high, sustainable cashflows; generate high returns on equity; have a strong competitive ...

EOFY: Super funds to hit double digit returns

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
Rainmaker analysis of super fund returns for 2016-17 shows this will be the eighth consecutive year of positive returns with cumulative returns since the GFC breaking through 90%. SelectingSuper expects the buoyant investment returns could see more ...

Australian end of financial year sale

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
... (the Nasdaq even more, down 1.4%) while the Stoxx Europe fell by 1.3%. [To see Ben's Australian private sector credit analysis, click here.] Bloggeratis point their fingers at recent comments by the head honchos of the world's biggest central banks suggesting ...

Pengana partners with UK ESG manager

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... our ethical investment offering by providing a fund with a disciplined positive screening process and integrated ESG analysis at all stages of the investment process." Pillemer also announced several management changes for the Hunter Hall Australian ...

Zurich awards two equities mandates

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... of Australian equities Brad Potter and portfolio manager Jason Kim. Both mandates will use Nikko's Comparative Value Analysis (CVA) strategy, which has underpinned the Nikko AM Australian Share Wholesale Fund since 1995. "We were impressed by Nikko AM ...

ASIC bans ex-AMP adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017
... monitoring software raised alerts for orders entered, prompting an internal memorandum to management, who decided additional analysis was required before they could consider suspending or terminating the client's account. Management also considered lodging ...

QIC and Eagle Investment join forces

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2017
... investments and derivatives. It will enable QIC to automate complex calculations and undertake advanced returns and exposure analysis; customise reporting methodologies on international investments; and support multi-sector contribution and multi-level ...