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VanEck resources ETF upgraded by Lonsec

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
VanEck has had the rating for its Australian Resources ETF (MVR) upgraded to 'Recommended Index' by Lonsec. The rating indicates that Lonsec has strong conviction that the ETF can generate risk adjusted returns in line with relevant objectives. The ...

Powerwrap launches SMA service

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
Platform provider Powerwrap has launched a separately managed account (SMA) offering, designed to provide advisers and clients with improved investment opportunities by allowing managers to be more responsive to market conditions in real-time. The new ...

Alpha-beta split allows better asset allocation

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
One of Australia's largest superannuation funds says it has strategically split its investment portfolio between alpha and beta to better monitor performance and asset allocation. Although not a new concept, First State Super has moved to an alpha and ...

Hedge fund, PE allocations drive super fees: study

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016
... addition to asset allocation details the study proposes superannuation funds should disclose: returns earned for each asset class; investment fees charged for each asset class and the proportion of each asset class that is passively managed. Through ...

Tribeca to compete with overseas hedge funds

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016
Tribeca Investment Partners has launched a Cayman vehicle for its Global Natural Resources Fund to meet international investor demand. The fund, a global long-short natural resources strategy, primarily focuses on large cap equities but invests in other ...

Super funds must harvest farmland

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016
... advancements which translate to yield enhancements. Goodreds said the rapid population growth will also see an expanded middle-class, and research suggests any extra disposable income from these investors is largely spent on animal proteins, straining ...

Mason Stevens delivers new SMA offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2016
Mason Stevens has introduced a retail Australian fixed income separately managed account. The Mason Stevens Fixed Income SMA, which requires a minimum investment of $100,000, was developed in response to increased demand from advisers for direct access ...

Low rates signify opportunity for reinvesting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016
... some industries showing resilience, such as high-quality agriculture for export to China and the rest of the world, world class education "for the citizens of the world to take advantage of", and a bolstered tourism industry due to the low Australian ...

New trustee launches managed investment schemes

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2016
A newly formed corporate trustee and responsible entity services provider is launching two retail managed investment schemes in partnership with Arminius Capital Management. Sydney-based Evolution Trustees is partnering with the Brisbane-based investment ...

Rubik continues strong growth trend

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016
... to best practice foundations, innovation and scale regardless of their size." Rubik recently announced integration with Class Super and also a number of appointments, including a head of institutional sales and a national account manager for mortgage ...