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Blue Sky scratches head lice from portfolio

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2015

... expertise, bringing more smart people and useful networks to the table. "Without a doubt, we have exceptional and world class talent in Australia and we are starting to see excellent successes in Australian venture-backed companies that are delivering ...

OPINION: Why ditching the monarchy makes sense in the Asian century

ANDREW BRAGG, DIRECTOR OF POLICY AT THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL | MONDAY, 21 SEP 2015

... Australians constantly talk of the economic opportunity presented by the three billion people that will be in the Asian middle class by 2030. This transformation is occurring on our doorstep and Australia is geographically located in the right place ...

Direct investment options are not SMSFs

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2015

The SMSF Association has renewed calls for Australians to seek professional financial advice whether it be managing or seeking to begin a self-managed superannuation fund. SMSF Association chief executive Andrea Slattery said everybody should get advice ...

Multimillionaires still love property above everything else

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2015

... Australian high net worth (HNW) investors' highest allocation is in real estate, a sign that there are opportunities in the asset class despite warnings of a property bubble. The latest Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management Global HNW Insights Survey for ...

Retirees should expand asset classes

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2015

... blocks of retirement portfolios. "Retirees rarely take into account the income risk inherent in investing in a single asset class," Birtles said. "For example, many retirees considered term deposits and annuities a reliable option for protecting their ...

Vanguard to launch international fixed income ETFs

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2015

Vanguard will launch four new exchange-traded funds (ETFs), two of which target international fixed income and credit indices. The Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index ETF and Vanguard International Credit Securities Index ETF, both hedged to ...

Monash absolute return fund goes retail

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015

... aligned with investor preferences," Winston partner Andrew Fairweather said. "The fund might sit in the alternatives asset class because of its cash based objective, its unconstrained investment universe and its ability to hold cash and short overpriced ...

TAL weighs obesity risk

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015

Australian life insurer TAL has reviewed the country's increasing prevalence of obesity and has adjusted its premiums accordingly. Premium loadings will now be charged for overweight and obese customers who may have been previously accepted at standard ...

Private equity shift keeping investors busy

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015

... private equity portfolio allocation from two to 5% but it was unlikely to climb further. "We find it a very difficult asset class to justify in the portfolio," Lillicrap said. "The biggest risk in our portfolios is equity risk and obviously private equity ...

JPMAM launches insto investment insights app

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has launched an investment insights app targeted at institutional investors and their consultants. The tool is designed to give these investors access to JPMAM's research across asset classes, markets and "investment themes," ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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