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Long term super fund returns approach record levels

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2015
... over the year growth assets nevertheless underpinned the solid performance of MySuper options. International equities and A-REITs earned +25% and +20% respectively. It's worth noting too that over the same period the Australian dollar depreciated about ...

Australian funds turning to bourgeoning Asian REITs

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2015
... up by the data. Historically, portfolios combining Asian and Australian REIT indices have returned more than Australian REITs on their own and with less volatility. It's a classic diversification story. "The Australian REIT market is dominated by a handful ...

Super delivers 12.2% for year end April

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2015
... According to the survey, the main drivers of these historically high performances continue to be international equities and A-REITs that delivered 27% and 26% respectively. Rainmaker said falls in the value of the AUD are likely to account for half the ...

Forget Australia, head stateside for property yield

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2015
... global search for yield, as central banks elsewhere lowered rates and undertook major quantitative easing (QE) programs. "The REITS sector, with its traditionally high distributions, has been one of the most sought after for its income paying characteristics," ...

AMP Capital appoints distribution head

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2015
... He will also have overall responsibility for the sales of AMP Capital's global listed and unlisted infrastructure, global REITs and hedge funds. Richard Shields, who was managing director for the UK, Europe and Middle East will now focus primarily on ...

Retail super bounces back

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2015
... by falling interest rates and the sliding AUD. Cash again returned 2.7% but direct property increased slightly to 10%. A-REITs meanwhile returned 36%. The top five Workplace super funds (by MySuper and default options) were VISSF, IOOF Portfolio Service ...

Zenith recommends Perpetual, Australian Property funds

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2015
... also gave the APF a recommended rating. The APF is a diversified fund with exposure to both unlisted direct property and A-REITs via the AMP Capital Wholesale Australian Property Fund (WAPF) and will also hold A-REITs and cash in its own right. APF was ...

Atchison Consultants appoints senior consultant

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2015
... analyst, fund adviser and fund manager and knowledge in securitised property including listed and unlisted property trusts (REITs), mortgage funds, hybrid funds and domestic and global property securities funds. Lawrence has previously worked for property ...

Lonsec awards 'Recommended' rating to property ETF

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2014
... capped-weighted methodology and the ability to access the largest and most liquid Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REITs) with a single trade. By capping stocks at 10% the Fund improves diversification and prevents large retail property trusts ...

Resolution Capital to manage Perennial REITs

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2014
Perennial has appointed Resolution Capital to manage three former Perennial Real Estate funds, which include Australian and global real estate securities strategies. The mandate is effective from November 1, 2014, and will include an unhedged option ...