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Aussie investors optimistic about returns

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... as an investment vehicle is interesting, however, there needs to be more and better investor education around the asset class," Schroders head of client group Ray Macken said. "What is undeniable is that we are entering a new investment regime when it ...

Advisers turning to cash, fixed income: Data

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
Financial advisers are increasingly leaning towards cash and fixed income, making up 15% of new client inflows this year, according to Investment Trends. The 2023 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs report revealed that one in four advisers recognise ...

AFCA tightens wholesale investor remit

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
It may be tougher for wholesale investors looking to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority to help resolve a dispute as the authority tightens its rules on how it assesses their complaints. AFCA will shortly update its operational guidelines ...

Super funds missing out on rich returns from Aussie agriculture

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... Future, Your Super (YFYS) performance test is another investment impairment, as the lack of a clear benchmark for this asset class complicates performance evaluation. "... performance from agriculture is unlikely to closely resemble that of the benchmark ...

Lombard Odier breaks into Australia, issues private credit mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
... for this differentiated Australian offering and excited about collaborating with LOIM in this growing impact driven asset class. "Our expertise and years of experience in funds governance pairs well with LOIM's incredible longevity and history in ...

First Sentier, AlbaCore complete partnership

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
First Sentier Investors (First Sentier) has finalised its strategic partnership with European alternative credit specialist AlbaCore Capital (AlbaCore), broadening access to global private credit markets. Headquartered in London, AlbaCore has capabilities ...

Settlement approved in AMP shareholder class action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
The $110 million settlement that was reached in the long-running fees-for-no-service class action against AMP was approved by a judge yesterday. The class action was filed in June 2018 and came on the back of misconduct made public by the Royal Commission. ...

E&P settles class action for $16m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
E&P Financial Group has settled a class action relating to investment advice representatives gave for its in-house product, the Masters Residential Property Fund (URF) for $16 million. The lawsuit led by Shine Lawyers alleged that E&P's financial ...

HUB24 unveils new offering for lower balance clients

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
HUB24's new Discover offering is aimed at early-stage wealth accumulators and later-stage retirees, providing cost-effective access to a streamlined selection of managed portfolios. The Discover offering, now available on HUB24 Invest, Super and Pension ...

Msquared Capital bolsters local team

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
Greg Thomas and Michael Volkiene will join the private credit fund manager as its chief operating officer and general manager, loan origination and credit, respectively. Thomas brings over 24 years of experience in funds management to the role and joins ...