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SMSF popularity belies fickle performance

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2013
Investors who turned to DIY super funds on the promise of superior returns may be getting less than they bargained for, new Rainmaker research shows. The unprecedented growth of the SMSF sector has eclipsed regular funds in recent years. The latest ...

Family office and HNW clients overlook best cash deposit rates

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2012
Many private banking clients are missing out on the best rate on their cash deposits, according to Harris Fraser Group's Marc Geary. The private wealth expert says that some banks are taking advantage of the large sums held in some accounts to charge ...

MLC removes managers

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2012
Four Australian equities managers have been let go in a shakeup of two of National Australia Bank-owned MLC's investment strategies, the wealth manager revealed yesterday. Three new Australian equities managers were also appointed, with the changes ...

Not all ETFs are made equal: Lonsec

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2012
While the search for yield is making its way into the ETF space, Michael Elsworth, general manager (specialised research) at Lonsec cautions investors to have a strong understanding of what they're really investing in. He says it's essential for investors ...

Listed fund's shareholders approve merger

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012
Listed investment fund WAM Capital (ASX code: WAM) yesterday announced to the market that its shareholders had overwhelmingly approved a proposed merger with rival Premium Investors Limited (ASX code: PRV). Both companies had unveiled merger plans on ...

China's coming soft landing

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012
Australia might be worried about a hard landing for China's economy, but not many other nations seems to be. But it also raises the question about what is a hard landing in China? Even during the depths of the GFC, their (China's) economic growth dipped ...

Five Aus equities managers share $1bn in new mandates

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 10 DEC 2012
Close to $1 billion dollars worth of new Australian equities mandates have been handed out by industry superannuation fund VicSuper as part of an investment overhaul. AllianceBernstein, Perpetual, Tribeca Investment Partners, SG Hiscock and Vinva will ...

Family office growth creates opportunity for wealth managers

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012
The huge growth in family office wealth is leading to significant opportunities for investment managers, according to Boston-based global research firm Cerulli Associates. A new global report posted by the company shows that assets under management ...

Insto investors confront liquidity crunch

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012
Institutional investors have responded to liquidity concerns flagged by the global financial crisis by rethinking their asset allocation strategies, according to a new State Street report. The research, entitled The Asset Owners' Perspective: Evolving ...

La Trobe mortgage fund scoops industry award

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2012
La Trobe Financial's Pooled Mortgages Option (PMO) has won the Money Magazine Gold Award for the Best Mortgage Fund in Australia for the fourth consecutive year. Chris Andrews, head of funds management at La Trobe Financial said: "This is another milestone ...