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Megatrends impacting portfolio construction: Mercer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
... phenomenon, because the impact it could have is both inflationary and disinflationary. So, it doesn't deliver just a clean line to interpret how to play out in markets," Jacques said. "The one thing to bear in mind is, if you look at technology ...

FSU steps up calls for reproductive leave policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... in silence. "The very great shame is that menopause often hits workers at a point in their careers when they would be in line for senior roles but are held back by their menopausal symptoms. We need to treat the issue of menopause at work the way that ...

Future Fund restructures investment leadership

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
The Future Fund says it is restructuring its investment team to meet the shifting dynamics of the current environment. The investment team, led by chief investment officer Ben Samild, will have five divisions going forward: portfolio design, real assets ...

NZ Super Fund shines bright with standout return

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... in one sector. Nevertheless, she said the fund is managed to "achieve the best long-term results for New Zealanders," in line with its intergenerational mandate, with its highly diversified equity exposure. NZ Super's 10-year average annual return of ...

Traditional economic indicators have 'tanked': Economist

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024
... now. The leading indicators have tanked," Mousina said. "If you look at countries like the US, their leading index is in line with a recession, and it has been in line with a recession for about 12 months. So, this goes to the point that old school indicators ...

Aussie economy grows 0.2% in June quarter

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024
... the economy. The Australian economy was fully 1% smaller than it would have been in the June quarter had it been growing in line with the pre-pandemic trend." Despite the weaker than expected figures, Smith said there are still some green shoots in the ...

Super fund merger prompts investment changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
Spirit Super's investment options will be renamed and changed to align with those currently offered by CareSuper ahead of their merger in November. Spirit Super's default balanced investment option will shift to a more defensive stance, adjusting ...

Rest rebrands with new look

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024
... reflection of Rest's commitment to removing complexity from the super experience for its members." The new look is in line with the super fund streamlining its investment options to make the process simpler. From September 30, the number of options ...

Acadian AM launches two new credit strategies

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024
Acadian Asset Management has added to its credit lineup with the launch of a Global High Yield and US Investment Grade offering. The new strategies will be managed by senior vice president and director of systemic credit Scott Richardson and his team ...

Platinum outflows drag performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
... million year on year. A large chunk, some $20.4 million of expenses related to the turnaround strategy, drained the bottom line. The business review saw some existing products and distribution channels on the chopping block, including the closure of ...