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Financial literacy critical to European retirement

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2018
... society." He said investors missing out on the end of a bull market and economic expansion could be costly in terms of missing returns. Even though the expectations for future returns are not enormous, missing out can also become costly, Greco added. ...

What do future asset managers look like?

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... pensions, it is not enough to simply take a pot of money and invest it with fiduciary compliant and benchmark aligned returns," Willcox said. "Portfolio construction will become more dynamic and customised and asset managers of the future will need to ...

MetLife scores group insurance mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 OCT 2018
... the changing landscape of insurance inside super. "Tasplan are committed to delivering excellent customer service and returns for our members and MetLife demonstrated its ability to form a unique partnership that aligns with our values and addresses ...

Zurich launches new adviser portal

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2018
... request updates to policy details like address and payment methods. Advisers will now be able to get indicative underwriting returns through an automated pre-assessment tool. Zurich developed the portal with Omnium, UnderwriteMe and user experience specialist ...

Pension fund names new investments lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2018
... investment background makes him well-suited to lead our investment strategy. He understands the need to drive investment returns to help us achieve a fully funded system," she said. "During his time with CalPERS, Ben acquired a deep understanding of ...

NZ Super Fund delivers 12.4pct, braces for future

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2018
... allocations but is now reducing risk and increasing liquidity in its holdings. Chief executive Matt Whineray said the returns could be credited to three factors: investments in timber (primarily a 42% stake in Kaingaroa Timberlands); an internally-managed ...

Fidelity cuts management fees

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2018
... Global Equities Fund to 1.04%. The Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Fund has achieved 1.15% of above-benchmark active returns since its December 2013 inception to August end. It holds 30 to 50 stocks and is managed by Alex Duffy. The Fidelity Global ...

Boutique manager expands research team

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018
... is 0.2% above the benchmark MSCI AC World Accum Index (AUD). Class B (performance fee option, 1.10% plus 15% of excess returns over benchmark with a high watermark) has returned 2.3% above benchmark. The performance numbers are for the month ending August. ...

Industry fund announces new leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018
... move the fund forward in terms of improving the quality of its products and services while continuing to deliver healthy returns for members," he added.

Diversity a material economic indicator: AXA IM

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2018
... organisational diversity and company bottom lines. The study found more diverse companies exhibited higher contemporaneous returns on equity, and were more likely to be more profitable one year on. AXA IM Rosenberg Equities head of sustainable investing ...