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NZ Super tackles climate change

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2016
... Guardians will also report the fund's carbon footprint annually. "We will continue to manage climate risks by being an active owner, including prioritising climate change engagements, developing our voting policy and directing our investment managers ...

AdviceIQ appoints former Premium Wealth CEO

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016
AdviceIQ has appointed a consultant to the AdviceIQ and PortolioIQ boards to help lead and develop the two businesses. Paul Harding-Davis will join the companies to provide governance and management support. In addition he will also be actively working ...

Antipodes LIC launches on ASX

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016
... the LIC is designed to provide retail investors with access to a long-short global securities investment portfolio with active currency management. Since inception in July 2015, the LIC, which is based on the Antipodes Global Fund strategy, has delivered ...

Portfolio rebalancing highlights adviser value

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016
Portfolio rebalancing is crucial to portfolio risk management but it also demonstrates the value advisers provide to clients, according to IOOF head of product Chris Weldon. Weldon notes that rebalancing is an important risk management process and while ...

Lonsec rates Altius bond funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016
... investors who would like to effectively outsource the decision between cash and bonds to a fixed interest specialist or as an active satellite blended with a strategic allocation to defensive assets."? The research house also said Altuis' recent partnership ...

Australia is the APAC hedge fund capital: Preqin

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2016
... according to Preqin research. The new Preqin Insight: Alternative Assets in Australia report found that there are now 107 active Australia-based hedge fund managers, and that they achieved a 9.53% outperformance in 2015 - far ahead of the -0.73% achieved ...

Fidelity names Australian MD

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2016
Fidelity International has appointed a new managing director for its Australian operations. In addition to her role as investment director, Alva DeVoy has been promoted as managing director, Australia. DeVoy will be based in Sydney and assume responsibility ...

Securitor names adviser of the year

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2016
... Australia, which is a testament to the first-class services, tools and peer networks we offer. We're proud to have played an active role in supporting advisers to help clients achieve their personal goals, finances and wellbeing," Fisher said. "What's ...

Poll provides fresh defence against Royal Commission

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016
The Australian Bankers Association (ABA) has launched its latest defence against Labor's proposed Royal Commission, releasing new poll data that shows a fall in support for an inquiry. The poll, conducted by Galaxy between October 6-9, shows two thirds ...

Doubts over Link bid for Pillar

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2016
... which would fully address the requirements of the enabling legislation and the sale process." "Link Group generally remains active in considering and assessing any opportunities that may exist. Link Group is focused on improving the business, increasing ...