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AMP Capital launches NZ index products

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... investors seeking access to high-quality assets such as global property and global infrastructure, alongside traditional asset class such as corporate bonds and equities," Hassell said. The manager also noted that the AMP Capital Hedged Global Fixed ...

ASFA disappointed in Royal Commission scope

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... numerous inquiries, is at odds with maintaining the system and reminded Australians they currently benefit from a world class superannuation system. "Australia is ranked as one of the best retirement systems globally in terms of sustainability, adequacy ...

US firm hires QIC analyst in Australian expansion

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... ability to bring enormous additional value to our clients." Priest added: "I am thrilled to be joining a growing team of world-class engineers and investment professionals. This is an incredibly exciting time to join Jacobi, whose client base is rapidly ...

Life insurance M&A outlook gloomy: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... seriously considering acquisition opportunities in Australasia. Instead, a large portion (40%) is targeting the growing middle class of emerging Asian countries such China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam, and look at developed Asian countries such as Hong ...

Global asset manager expands Australian offering

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... investors drove the fund launch, signalling the need for a defensive approach to investing in the higher-yielding asset class. "With additional interest rate rises on the horizon, there is a need to recalibrate fixed income exposure to reduce volatility ...

ETF fees to plunge: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
As the cost of exchange-traded funds continues to plummet and becomes more affordable, there is still room for competition in the booming sector, latest EY research reveals. Over the next three years, EY's ETF report shows the global market will reach ...

Hedge fund sector flourishing: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
Global hedge fund managers are increasingly setting up shop in offshore tax havens as demand for alternative investment strategies continues to soar, latest IOSCO research shows. The International Organization of Securities Commissions' (IOSCO) biannual ...

SuperConcepts launches admin tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... revealed that SMSFs with more members tend to shun riskier equity markets and invest more heavily in cash, a lower risk asset class and one that more investors are familiar with. Men are bigger risk takers than women and hold a greater share of assets ...

Philanthropy at the heart of planning profession

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
Nineteen Financial Planning Association members from across Australia completed a grueling seven-day, 726-kilometre fundraising ride in Hobart last week in the lead up to the 2017 FPA Professionals Congress and to help those in need. This year ten FPA ...

Financial Synergy founder launches new firm

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... retirement income solution for individuals within its policy framework. It is in Australia's interest to ensure our world class superannuation savings system becomes a world-class retirement system. Lifetime income streams will play a crucial role in ...