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UK pension fund to go net zero

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... managers to make progress against set benchmarks - incumbent managers will have three years to do so. "We will continue to research the impact of climate change on asset-class risks and returns. This includes running scenario analyses as recommended ...

Pinnacle puts zero-fee ETF experiment to bed

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... volatility. It is also making inroads into global distribution with about $4 billion now raised from overseas clients. A research note from Ord Minnett this week reiterated a buy on PNI. "Strong mark to market with this update which we expect to extend ...

Banking crisis more likely in conflicted countries: IMF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
The odds of a country suffering a banking crisis are 2.5 times higher if it is affected by a conflict, according to research from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). IMF economist Rasmane Ouedrago and senior resident representative in South Africa ...

Momentum, quality outperform in 2020: S&P

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
... financial crash, which saw the Australian share market drop 35.9% between February 20 and March 23, according to new research coming out of S&P Dow Jones Indices. During the crash, most factor indices' performance aligned with their long-term characteristics ...

Lonsec adds to research team

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
Lonsec has appointed two senior investment analysts following the launch of its sustainability research which includes coverage of 11 funds. Ron Mehmet has joined the fixed income team, having previously been an investment specialist at Perpetual for ...

Garry Laurence to depart Perpetual

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2020
... a statement. "We believe the manager's rigorous investment approach, high calibre team, scale and depth of global research, aligned investment style and proven track record means it is best placed to manage and grow our global equities funds in the ...

Investment strategies need to change: GSFM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2020
... is critical that investors remain patient, work to separate liquidity from credit impairment through sound fundamental research, and take advantage of buying opportunities in a multi-asset bond portfolio." Souders said he has been finding much more value ...

AustralianSuper partners with greenhouse gas giants

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2020
... as the extraction of raw materials, processing and distribution. The Australian Industry ETI will see its signatories research and develop new pathways to shift the broader industry towards net zero emissions in supply chains. "Emissions aren't contained ...

Calls for broad default life insurance system

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2020
... MLC Life, TAL and Zurich plus the Association of Financial Advisers and Financial Planning Association of Australia. A research paper released by the group said Australia needs a broad 'default' life insurance system plus a diversity of distribution ...

Super to lose $3tn by 2040

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2020
... expectations and reduced population growth on the back of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Rainmaker executive director of research and compliance Alex Dunnin said the removal of $3 trillion worth of capital could have major ramifications. "This lower projected ...