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Super funds act to reassure members

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015
... over the longer term for our members," Stevens said. Rainmaker research shows super funds' overall asset allocation to equities has been less than 50% since 2011. The research also shows there has been no significant increase in super fund equity holdings ...

BetaShares launches two new funds

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2015
BetaShares has launched two new exchange-traded funds, both targeted at US equities. According to BetaShares' statement, the BetaShares Geared US Equity Fund - Currency Hedged fund will "maintain exposure to "the 500 largest securities listed in the ...

SMAs ideal for low-touch clients

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2015
... the demand for SMAs is largely driven by the desire for a more efficient investment vehicle for the direct Australian equities part of their portfolio. In addition, the SMA structure - as opposed to a managed discretionary account or individually managed ...

Perpetual's acquisition of The Trust Company pays off

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2015
... Lloyd also updated shareholders on the launch of Perpetual's Global Share Fund, which already has a dedicated global equities team that has outlined the fund's investment philosophy and process. Perpetual Investments has engaged with consultants JANA ...

Pengana and PanAgora strike new deal

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2015
... offerings. The first strategy to be offered under the new arrangement will be the Pengana PanAgora Absolute Return Global Equities Fund - a global long/short strategy with daily liquidity, designed to generate attractive returns regardless of the direction ...

Asia: Between fortune and fate

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2015
... now is stabilising at more rational rates. China's plan to liberalise its economy is complex and affects its currency, equities and lending markets. "It's a new market, it's a new system and they need to figure out how to work with it. Hiccups like what ...

Liquidator appointed in suicide case

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2015
... Australia has made orders appointing EY partner Vince Smith as a provisional liquidator of Oceanic Asset Management, Oceanic Equities, Australian Global Capital, Mulato Management Services, Mulato Nominees and Ridgeway House. ASIC applied to the courts ...

Cameron Harrison added to platforms

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2015
... Powerwrap platform. The model, which the investment team have managed since it was set up in 2007, is an international equities model comprising the best-managed businesses listed on either the FTSE All-Share (UK) or the S&P 1500 Composite Index (US). ...

MySuper impacts AMP investment revenue

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015
... dramatically. There was a slight increase in fixed interest and drop in cash as a share of overall assets. International equities increased year on year from 19% to 23%. Industry funds have lower AUM in cash and fixed interest (27% compared to 33% overall) ...

Senior Perpetual Investments manager to retire

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015
... years in financial services. He has worked in Australia, Asia and the UK in roles including chief investment officer for equities at BNP Paribas Investment Partners, as well as global chief investment officer, head of institutional investment and head ...