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Hedge fund, PE allocations drive super fees: study

KERRIE SYDEE | WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016

Higher allocation to riskier and less liquid asset classes is driving higher superannuation fees, according to a new study from the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR). The CIFR funded study analysed the factors influencing superannuation ...

ASX blockchain move defensive: Professor

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016

A New York University professor believes at the very least the ASX should use blockchain to improve its back office processing of trades because that alone would provide a big profit opportunity. NYU Stern School of Business professor David Yermack ...

Banks will always take more risk: APRA exec

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2016

An APRA executive says there's a lot to be happy about within the Australian financial system despite it constantly facing scrutiny over risk management and industry culture. Speaking at the Centre for International Finance and Regulation banking research ...

All super funds should have independent chair: research

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016

New research shows superannuation executives are still divided over views on board independence yet academics persist all funds be required to appoint an independent chair. Following its initial paper on the contentious issue, the Centre for International ...

Super funds presented in-housing framework

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 14 APR 2016

The path for superannuation funds insourcing their investment management has become clearer with researchers developing an industry framework that tackles in-housing complexities. The framework was presented at a recent Centre for International Finance ...

Active management tax effects erode investor returns

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2016

Any pre-tax alpha gained by active fund managers can be absorbed by detrimental tax effects according to new research from the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR). Continuing its research in active management, CIFR has examined the ...

No evidence that independence would boost performance: CIFR

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016

A Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR) study has found little empirical evidence that independence would improve investment performance but suggests that independence is important in maintaining the legitimacy of the superannuation ...

New framework for in-house investing

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016

The Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR) has developed a framework for superannuation funds and other asset owners to implement in-house investment management. The framework is included in CIFR's latest research which argues members ...

Investec buys stake in equity crowdfunding fintech

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 9 FEB 2016

Investec has purchased a 20% stake in Equitise, an equity crowdfunding business. Created in 2014, Equitise has been a forerunner in the Australian equities crowdfunding sector, working alongside regulatory shifts to accommodate this new form of investment. ...

Active managers need new measurement

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 9 FEB 2016

The way active fund managers' returns are measured may not accurately reflect their value, negating up to 85 basis points in overall performance. New research from the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR) finds the way performance ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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