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Super assets hit $2.3 trillion

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2017
... underperformance." While Whiteley didn't provide hard figures, he said 97% of bank-owned funds generate "below median returns." Not-for-profit funds on the other hand, contributed $42.9 billion or 96% in above median returns, he said. APRA also reported ...

"Shunned" investment strategy generating massive returns

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2017
Active, value investment managers overlooking critical market anomalies are missing out on potential returns of up to 40%, according to PM Capital. One opportunity that is not well-known and is even "shunned" by some investment managers are long-term ...

Retail super fund members increasingly satisfied

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... less engaged, lower-value customers who didn't actively select an investment option but are now more satisfied with their returns," Morris said. "The relative satisfaction levels across competitors in the $250,000+ group needs to be closely monitored ...

CFA Institute investigates ESG investment gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... Institute, we hope to gain better insights into how fund managers work and also address their concerns around ESG and returns. "Though there are many good studies in the market, which show that looking at ESG considerations over the long-term can enhance ...

Advisers doubtful over super home deposit scheme

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... rate of 30%. An area of concern is how quickly super funds can release the money, particularly if it can't achieve its returns or deemed earnings, Caputo said. With a house auction for example, funds for the deposit need to be available on the same day ...

Azimut investment play gets Lonsec approval

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... the impressive industry track records of the individuals involved and the disciplined focus on maximising risk-adjusted returns." The fund holds typically holds 45 to 55 stocks outside of the ASX 100, and is able to hold up to 20% in cash if necessary. ...

Top super chief executive named ACSI president

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... investor, director and executive awareness of ESG issues. "Building retirement savings pools for members requires strong returns over decades, not just years, putting ESG issues - including strong corporate governance, climate change, other environmental ...

Perennial micro-cap fund gets Lonsec tick

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... Companies Trust." In its review, Lonsec said it had "strong conviction that the financial product can generate risk-adjusted returns in like with relevant objectives. The financial product is considered an appropriate entry point to this asset class ...

Rising yields benefit active managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017
... of fixed income Osvaldo Acosta said in this environment, active bond managers have the opportunity to enhance portfolio returns and protect their capital in ways not typically available to passive managers. The US Federal Reserve lifted interest rates ...

Professional financial advice outpacing self-directed

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017
... belief, young investors have a lower tolerance for risk, with four in five preferring guaranteed or stable investment returns, the report said. Most retirees (60%) said they want guaranteed or stable returns at an 8% average; 41% of those aged over 55 ...