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MySuper lifecycle funds lead the pack

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
... at asset allocations, the Rainmaker research shows MySuper single investment strategy products held an average 55% in equities and 18% in cash or fixed interest. "The larger products have relatively lower cash and fixed interest allocations and relatively ...

Lonsec adds AB fund to portfolios

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
AllianceBernstein's AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund has been added to Lonsec's core model portfolios. The firm is delighted with the recognition, with AB chief executive - Australia, Jen Driscoll saying it highlights the excellent performance of ...

Part-pensioners short-changed by asset test changes

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
... said. "Pensioners wanting to maintain their income may need to consider the return potential of the Australian and global equities markets, and use investment strategies that prioritise income, as well as tap-into their status as 'tax-free' investors ...

Stockbrokers Association opens doors to advisers

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2016
... executive Andrew Green said. "Instead, they see themselves as providing holistic financial advice that is broader than equities research. Importantly, SAFA will continue to be the home association for those members who identify themselves solely as stockbrokers. ...

Henderson fund receives ratings upgrade

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... neutral fund reached its three year milestone in May 2016 and is managed by Henderson head of alternative Australian equities, David Rosenbloom. In its report Lonsec said: "Lonsec considers the Fund to employ a logical, fundamental absolute return investment ...

Trump protectionism protects not the emerging markets

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... win appears to be a loss for emerging markets. The world before Trump was good for emerging markets. Emerging market equities outperformed developed market ones. At its peak, the MSCI emerging market index returned 11.4% 2016-to-September, this has wilted ...

Bennelong fund added to two platforms

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
The Bennelong Concentrated Australian Equities Fund has been added to the Macquarie and BT Wrap platforms. Managed by Bennelong Australian Equity Partners (BAEP) the fund has achieved an average annual return of 17.49% since inception. The Concentrated ...

Hyperion opens fund to retail market

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
High-conviction equities manager Hyperion Asset Management has opened the Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund to direct applications from retail investors. The Global Growth Fund aims to invest in the highest quality global companies in developed ...

CFSGAM reveals succession plan

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
... Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) has announced the succession plan for the role of head of Australian equities growth. Current deputy head of Australian equities growth Dushko Bajic will become head of Australian equities growth ...

HSBC expands private wealth business

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016
... resident private banking clients will have access to investment services including discretionary investment management, equities, fixed income, structured products and derivatives; as well as banking and lending services such as deposit accounts, foreign ...