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Maximising retirement planning in an era of volatility

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2018
... change during the decummulation phase. These clients volunteer and socialise more often, and staying mentally and physically active is more important than before, she said. They face different risks in decummulation, she said, adding that this phase ...

Aussie funds among the world's largest asset owners

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2018
... year-on-year. WTW head of manager research Dania Zinurova said: "There is an increasing interest from investors in high conviction active strategies in Australia, specifically in equities, and we see boutique start-ups continue to emerge in this space." ...

Hedge funds fall out of favour with instos: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2018
... numerous changes disrupting the industry. One challenge is investors increasingly demanding to be more involved and have an active partnership in their investments, particularly when it comes to investing decisions and operational matters, the report ...

Platypus distribution director departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2018
... advice firms and dealer groups. Fidante Partners declined to expand on Hearne's new role. Fidante is expected to launch active fixed income ETFs from its boutique managers before year end. Separately, the Platypus Australian Equities Fund recently ...

GAM chief executive steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2018
... earnings on the back of the liquidation. "Alex has ably led the business during a time of unprecedented challenges for the active asset management and hedge funds industry... During his tenure as chief executive he has driven a significant program of ...

Mental health at work still a stigma: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2018
Senior managers are most likely to experience the highest levels of stress at work and are at risk of leaving their employer in the next 12 months, according to mental health organisation SuperFriend. With one quarter of workers experiencing high levels ...

Asset manager shutters two funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018
A $310 billion asset manager has closed two of its actively managed Australian equity funds. The Nikko AM Australian Share Value Fund and Nikko AM Australian Share Fund were terminated on 21 September 2018. Nikko Asset Management Australia said the ...

Assistant Treasurer warns super funds to lift engagement game

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
Federal Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert slammed superannuation funds for not doing enough to engage members and for specifically letting the issue of multiple accounts get out of control. Robert told this week's Financial Services Council policy ...

AustralianSuper awards $500m mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2018
... September, the strategy had returned 0.36% per annum above the index return of 2.89%, net of fees. During September, JCB's active fund had a 49% allocation to Australian government bonds, 26% to state government bonds, 25% to supranational bonds ...

Chief investment officer retires

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2018
... Capital and WAM Microcap. He is currently the portfolio manager responsible for these LICs as well as WAM Research and WAM Active. He joined the fund manager in 2006, following a role at Challenger. Wilson said he has enjoyed Stott's "passion for ...