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First Sentier bolsters board of directors

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2020
First Sentier Investors has appointed a non-executive director to its board, following the selection of two other independent directors. Susie Rippingall has nabbed the role, and will join recently appointed non-executive directors Michelle Tredenick ...

Best Australian equities funds, with risk considered

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020
... deviation (22.7%). Hyperion Australian Growth Companies Fund had the best Sortino ratio (0.5) while Fidelity Future Leaders Fund had the best information ratio (1.4). In the small companies category, Lakehouse Small Companies Fund scores the best on ...

Colonial First State ups cash for Aussie equities funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
... temporarily allowed to hold up to 20% in cash, up from the 10% they are allowed right now. The Colonial First State Future Leaders Fund, which invests in smaller companies, will be allowed to hold 15% in cash as compared to 10% previously. "Due to the ...

Stand still, get left behind

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... years. "Our ESG research team assesses a company's positive ESG drivers and many of our investments in the Global Leaders Fund are using sustainability to enhance financial performance," Thompson said. "We look to quantify these opportunities through ...

Fidelity sweeps Morningstar Australia Awards

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020
... investors in 2019." Fidelity also won in the Aussie small caps category, third year in a row, for its Fidelity Future Leaders Fund managed by James Abela. The other finalists in the category were First Sentier Investors (formerly CFSGAM) and Hyperion ...

Industry fund bumps up fee for ESG option

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... spread is also increasing by eight basis points, now 30bps. The ESG option invests through AMP Capital's Ethical Leaders Fund. It holds a portfolio of shares, fixed interest, property and direct infrastructure. The investments are picked according to ...

AMP, HESTA, Hostplus lose out in ratings

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2019
... its portfolio holdings disclosure. At the bottom of the investment funds list was the AMP Responsible Investment Leaders Fund. That fund recently rebranded to be known as AMP Capital Ethical Leaders, and AMP announced a series of updates including enhanced ...

AMP Capital revamps ethical super funds

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
AMP Capital announced a series of updates to its ethical superannuation funds - including a new name, enhanced screens and an industry-first advisory committee. Previously known as the AMP Capital Responsible Investments Leaders funds, the funds will ...

Watermark closes chapter on global equities

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... Management has completed its global equity strategy exit and bid farewell to several directors. Watermark's Global Leaders Fund (WGF) and Market Neutral Fund (WMK) were removed from the ASX at the close of trade yesterday. The funds had about $72.8 ...

Watermark LIC chair resigns to launch new business

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
The chair of the Watermark Global Leaders Fund (WGF) listed investment company is stepping down from his duties to avoid conflicts associated with the launch of a new asset management business. Rohan Hedley also cited increased commitments associated ...