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Global SMA rated superior

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
... listed global equities on major stock exchanges that meet the Loftus Peak criteria and aims to manage risk while optimising returns. Loftus Peak chief executive Alex Pollak said global fund managers are investing forward by looking backward when buying ...

Perennial Value launches microcap strategy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
Australian equities manager Perennial Value is hoping to take advantage of strong returns from the sub $500 million companies market with the launch of a new microcap strategy. The Perennial Value Microcap Opportunities Trust will invest in a portfolio ...

CBA prices inaugural climate bond

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... critical for the continued development of the clean energy sector, as it continues to prove its ability to deliver positive returns for investors at the same time as contributing to a reduction in Australia's overall carbon emissions." The bond is the ...

Super trustees need better vigilance: APRA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
... be considered over the medium to long term, and in a multifaceted way that goes beyond just looking at net investment returns." Rowell spoke alongside ASIC senior executive leader, investment managers and superannuation, Ged Fitzpatrick at a session ...

Insight fund recommended

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
... the investment team. The rating report highlighted Lonsec's "strong conviction that the fund can generate risk adjusted returns in line with relevant objectives" and considers it to be "an appropriate entry point to this asset class or strategy." The ...

Auscap added to Macquarie Wrap

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... investment manager and super manager menus. The Auscap Long Short Australian Equity Fund targets absolute risk-adjusted returns, and invests in companies that generate strong cash flows. It became available to retail investors from 1 December 2016, largely ...

Collective power: What's next for profit-to-member funds?

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... investment decision around a company that is using slave labour or child labour," Kearney said. "They might be giving us great returns but do we really want to be part of a company who treats their workers so appallingly?'' Kearney singled out Domino's ...

Record adviser numbers attend Sydney ABDO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
... "There are a bunch of reasons as to why Australian stocks should continue to form the core of portfolios, based on great returns and various other factors, but we argue quite strongly that it should also be supplemented with a portfolio designed to capture ...

Future retirement products aided by tax exclusions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2017
... benefits," the explanatory memorandum reads. Factors that will be considered include the extent payments depend on the returns on an investment of the assets supporting the benefit; the extent that payments depend on the ages or life expectancies of ...

Perennial portfolio manager leaves industry

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2017
... back-office and distribution functions of Daintree, allowing it to stay wholly focused on gaining the best risk-adjusted returns for investors." "We look forward to supporting Mark, Justin and the Daintree Capital team in building their business and ...