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CalSTRS seeking ESG managers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016
... security analysis, portfolio modeling and investment analytics, and will demonstrate an ability to generate excess market returns over the long-term," Ailman said. To be considered, firms must be a registered adviser, bank, insurance or trust company ...

Super engagement strategies still misfiring

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2016
... misjudged humour in their advertising, dumbing down superannuation too much and not letting the facts, such as on investment returns and fees, speak for themselves. "The best approach is to use an adult-to-adult tone of voice," noted the report. Another ...

Buffett fires back at Trump tax claims

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016
... Buffett has hit back at Donald Trump's criticism of his tax affairs in the latest presidential debate by publishing tax returns showing he's never used the tax deduction exploited by the Republican nominee. During the debate with Hillary Clinton, Trump ...

Nikko AM wins Aussie equity mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2016
... "The board were impressed with the long-term tenure of the Nikko AM team who have been consistent in delivering excess returns over a long period of time using their Intrinsic Value methodology." Nikko AM head of equities, Brad Potter, said the firm ...

EAM Investors wins first Australian mandate

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2016
... benefits including greater access to the emerging consumer, attractive valuations and potentially higher risk-adjusted returns that complements our overall emerging markets portfolio."

BlackRock launches smart beta ETF suite

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2016
... partnered with MSCI for these ETFs to deliver customised investments for the Australian market. In an environment with lower returns and increased volatility, being able to generate outperformance and reduce risk at low cost is increasingly important." ...

Yale returns 3.4 pct

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016
Yale Endowment Fund earned 3.4% in 2015-16, fuelled by its 54% weighting to alternatives, reports its investment office. YEF's return contrasts with the 2.9% achieved by the MySuper SelectingSuper benchmark for the same period and 4.8% achieved by the ...

ETF managers now among Australia's fastest growing

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
... $2.1 trillion in locally sourced funds under management and $600 billion from overseas sourced business. Superannuation returns remain the core strategic driver behind this asset growth. Australia's 12 month FUM increase of 2.6% was again found to closely ...

NZ Super Fund partners in US renewables

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2016
... development firm First Wind. NZ Super Fund chief investment officer Matt Whineray said: "We are attracted to the risk adjusted returns that are available in global renewables, and the investment in Longroad, with the capability that the team offers ...

NAB and Nippon Life complete sale

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2016
... major divestments - enabling us to totally focus on our core business in Australia and New Zealand, to deliver improved returns to shareholders and our mission to become the most respected bank in these markets," Thorburn said.