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US manager eyes Aussie retirement income

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2019
... pensions. The multi-asset portfolio has a flexible asset allocation with a focus on producing yield and good risk-adjusted returns. It's has long held a position in Sydney Airport, which it sees as a consistent earner, monopoly-type business. The ...

Inflation the forgotten risk to retiree portfolios

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2019
... bonds, advisers could ensure their clients were protected. "All those government bonds you hold which will have negative returns or poor returns if inflation expectations rise, switch them for inflation linked bonds. It's a fairly simple thing to ...

Chief economist update: Is the A$ becoming a safe-haven currency?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2019
... out. This is because the RBA's recent rate cuts - in June, July and October - aren't just producing diminishing returns but they're also raising the level of pessimism among Australian businesses and consumers. Why would the RBA ponder zero ...

Zurich secures mandate from $8b super fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019
... in higher-risk occupations," Petrou said. "While we are Energy sector specialists, our consistently low fees and high returns attract members from all industries, from right across Australia. This means our insurance products need to be flexible enough ...

Chief economist update: Beam us up Scotty

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019
... head when "suggested business confidence and investment would improve if more companies reduced their expectations for returns to reflect lower funding costs". (AFR) Using the ANZ's experience, Elliot pointed out that his bank still assumes a cost ...

Firetrail fund gets Morningstar rating

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2019
... "...underperformance since Firetrail's March 2018 inception to October 2019 provides a reminder to investors that returns are unlikely to look anything like the S&P/ASX 200 index," the research note said. It recommends using this as a satellite allocation ...

VicSuper hits sustainability target early

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2019
... company engagement and voting approach prove investing for sustainable outcomes can provide consistent and competitive returns.

WA Super awards $20mn mandate

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2019
... impact investment fund which will invest only in Western Australian opportunities, with a mandate to achieve "commercial returns" and measureable, intentional environmental and social benefits. The fund is set to work with several partners, including ...

Robeco launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2019
... harvests a diverse range of factor premiums across a broad range of asset classes. "The strategy is constructed to deliver returns across different market environments, making it a suitable addition to Zurich's diversified funds including the Managed ...

Future Fund returns 1.9% for the quarter

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2019
... global economy remains challenged by factors including demographics and debt levels. Adding to this, prospective long-term returns remain lower than in recent years. "The board's thoughtful and disciplined approach to investing will remain paramount ...