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Fund managers driven to alternatives: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2020
... often opaque, pricing." In addition to the findings, Morningstar downgraded AMP Capital Multi-Asset A fund from bronze to neutral and Blackrock's Global Allocation Aus D fund from silver to bronze. Morningstar said AMP's fund demonstrated little discernable ...

Modest but meaningful growth on the horizon: Aviva

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JAN 2020
... further margin expansion is possible given low discount rates, while a gentle recovery in earnings growth should also help. "Neutral allocations to fixed income - government and corporate - are justified by the tension between the growth recovery but ...

New Year, new APRA

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019
Like many of us do nearing the end of the year, APRA has taken time for some self-reflection and assessment, identifying three areas it needs to work on next year. APRA has released its 2018/19 self-assessment report to review its key performance indicators ...

Rest climate risk case goes to trial

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
... allocation and strategy reviews, as well as in the selection and review of our investment managers." Rest does not offer carbon neutral or sustainable investment options to members in the way that some funds do. However, the fund is a member of the United ...

Chief economist update: As low as Lowe will go

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... headline or trimmed mean - from the SoMP) from target (2.5%), GDP growth (2.75% in Q4 2020) from potential (3.0%) and the neutral cash rate (1.25%)......equals a nominal official cash rate of 0.525%. But if only the RBA's forecasts come true, they ...

Chief economist update: Let's talk about debt

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
... forward to November, the OECD's report advises, "Fiscal policy, which on current plans is expected to exert a broadly neutral influence, may need to play a more active role in strengthening economic growth". They're not alone - ABC published ...

Westpac chief believes in financial advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... are views on both sides, but if you asking me as chief executive of Commonwealth Bank then of course I'd prefer it to be neutral regulatory environment across all competitors." The bosses of NAB and ANZ will also face the committee. The chair of the ...

Legal fight could change super game

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... allocation and strategy reviews, as well as in the selection and review of our investment managers." Rest does not offer carbon neutral or sustainable investment options to members in the way that some funds do. However, the fund is a member of the United ...

Sunsuper, QSuper confirm merger talks

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2019
The two industry funds are in talks over a possible merger, one which would see the creation of Australia's largest superannuation fund. Queensland-based industry superannuation funds Sunsuper and QSuper have confirmed they are locked in discussions ...

Portfolio manager departs LIC

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
... said. There will be no change to either fund's investment objectives. Morningstar has retained its analyst rating of neutral for the Templeton Global Trust Fund, referencing Sartori and Chua's experience and knowledge. "In addition, Templeton's investment ...