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Former ASX chief to chair Perpetual

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2016
Perpetual chairman Peter Scott is retiring, with the firm also naming his successor. Former ASX chief executive and ASIC chairman Tony D'Aloisio is moving in as chairman-elect, replacing Scott when he steps down on 31 May 2017. Scott joined the Perpetual ...

Small caps and corporate activity drive LIC performance

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2016
... Investment Company (LIC) October update revealed a drop in returns for the 12 months to October, with weak returns from the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index down 2.1% for the month and 3.2% for the three months 31 October. Despite the drop, the LIC index ...

Lonsec rates BetaShares ETF

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2016
Lonsec has given a 'Recommended' rating to BetaShares' new ASX diversifier ETF. The BetaShares Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF targets about 180 stocks listed on the S&P/ASX 200, excluding the top 20. The goal is to diversify exposure to the market ...

Lonsec adds AB fund to portfolios

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
... 2014, to date the fund has delivered total returns of 12.05% per year; an annualised outperformance of 7.46% against the S&P ASX 300 Franking Credit Adjusted Total Return Index (Tax Exempt) benchmark. The fund invests predominantly in ASX-listed shares ...

European hedge fund business sold to Aussie administrator

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
... Malta is being acquired by an Australian administrator looking to continue its growth strategy and expanding global footprint. ASX-listed MainstreamBPO is purchasing the European arm of Alter Domus' hedge fund administration business. It mirrors MainstreamBPO's ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
... According to the ABS, "The main valuation effects that occurred during the September quarter 2016 were as follows: the S&P/ASX 200 increased 3.9%; the price of foreign shares, as represented by the MSCI World Index excluding Australia, increased 4.3% ...

WAM proposes LIC takeover

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
Wilson Asset Management has submitted a new proposal to take over management of an ASX-listed investment company. Century Australia Investments, for which Perennial Value Management is currently investment manager, was previously given a WAM restructure ...

XTBs added to OwnersAdvisory

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2016
... corporate bond market. Often these bonds provide a better yield relative to their risk." Each of the 48 XTBs available via the ASX provide access to the returns of an individual senior corporate bond, with a low minimum investment required. XTB co-founder ...

Charter Hall exec joins Link board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016
... chairman Michael Carapiet said the firm is delighted with Gupta's appointment. "Peeyush brings a wealth of finance industry, ASX board experience and strong governance background and we look forward to working with him as a valuable member of the Link ...

Hedge fund goes retail with performance-only fee structure

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
... fund has returned 11.67% per annum after fees since July 1, 2013. While it isn't benchmarked, it has outperformed the S&P ASX 200 Accumulation index with lower volatility. The fund's strategy focuses on takeover and corporate activity. Harvest Lane chief ...