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Fees down across asset classes: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
A report has found substantial fee reductions across a number of asset classes, associated with continued pressure on external manager fees from asset owners. The bfinance report found fees for active global equity mandates have fallen by 7% since 2013 ...

ASX faces challenge on ETF stronghold

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
ASX-listed exchange traded funds have raised close to $56 billion but now its lesser-known rival Chi-X is ready to start listing ETFs, with a Kapstream fund kicking off on it today. Chi-X started off trading small amounts of equities in Australia in ...

AMPFPA selects law firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
... behalf of members in investigating legal action against AMP Financial Planning. This includes exploring the potential for a class action. Having met with several law firms in recent months, the AMPFPA determined Corrs was the most suitable firm for the ...

mFunds crack $1 billion, PIMCO dominates

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019
... million in funds under management, growing 43% over the year. Australian equities funds are the second-most popular asset class in mFunds ($258 million), followed by global equities ($225 million), property ($88 million, growing at 51% over the year) ...

AMP shamed by CHOICE

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2019
... Commission which has seen a major restructure of the business. The financial institution is currently facing a number of class actions, with a number of law firms competing to bring a case against it.

BlackRock Australia rejigs multi-asset range

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2019
Two popular multi-asset funds from BlackRock Australia are getting an ESG makeover, effective end of this month. BlackRock kicked off its "Scientific Diversified" range over 20 years ago, and currently offers them in stable and growth versions. They ...

Major funds expand with Singapore investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2019
... within a business town concept. "We look forward to a long-term partnership with ITE to continue the delivery of a world-class educational facility. ITE College West is a regional benchmark for a successful PPP model that rewards all stakeholders," said ...

Aussie bond fund added to Zenith model portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2019
... "Bonds form a key component of an investor's portfolio and more specifically their exposure to the fixed interest asset class due to the defensive characteristics they exhibit. The Fund is considered appropriate for those seeking exposure to domestic ...

MLC funds tone down return expectations

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2019
MLC has informed investors that it expects lower returns for some of its funds, in light of "unusually low cash rates" and is cutting fees. MLC wholesale inflation plus portfolios are offered in three profiles: assertive, moderate and conservative. ...

Industry embraces Mental Health Month

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2019
... shows that only 7% thrive in all five areas," Hare explained. Fox & Hare staff will also be participating in a charity spin class for YWCA. Hare said: "This is a great opportunity for the team to make a genuine difference in the lives of women who are ...