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Hermes launches global quant equities ESG strategy

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2012

Hermes Fund Managers has announced the launch of a new global quantitative equities Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy. The new product, which has an active exposure to global equities whilst specifically incorporating ESG factors, is ...

IFM appoints new private equity executive director

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012

... in the process." Smith added that the positive outlook for PE investing is leading to an increase in demand for the asset class. "The feedback from our clients is that they want additional direct exposure to private equity. We have responded and Steve ...

Four funds added to AMP Flexible Super

BEN COLLINS | MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012

Demand for more asset classes and investment strategies have seen four funds added to AMP's Flexible Super's investment options. Kapstream Absolute Return Income, Magellan Global, PIMCO Australian Focus and Super Easy Alternative have all been added ...

Litigation risk to force advisers into multi-asset options: Russell

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2012

Scott Fletcher, director of client investment strategies at Russell, believes the threat of being liable for misdirected investment advice will see many planners, especially those specialising in life risk and other non-investment products, turn to ...

RBA says its ok

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012

"At today's meeting, with prices data slightly higher than expected and recent information on the world economy slightly more positive, the Board judged that the stance of monetary policy was appropriate for the time being." This was how the Reserve ...

Western recovery expected to lift Asian stocks

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2012

... are still growing as urbanisation continues. And, as the white paper identifies, an increasingly wealthy and mobile middle class will continue to fuel domestic demand. Asia will soon be the world's largest producer of goods and services." He adds that ...

Exchange-traded gov bonds expand investment options

MARK STORY | FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012

... Australia's savings pool by allowing retail investors to broaden their investments beyond equities and into a fixed income asset class. As well as contributing to a more vibrant corporate bond market, the ASX expects exchange-traded government bonds ...

Bond CFDs, charting tools now on Saxo platform

STAFF JOURNALIST | FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012

... overshadowed financial markets. "These products have previously only been available for institutions to trade. By adding this asset class to our platform, Australian retail investors can now access a desirable product that has until now been unavailable ...

SMSF members still happiest

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2012

... average returns, said Rainmaker. But they acknowledged that if SMSFs were heavily exposed to one strongly performing asset class the returns could be much higher.

Tyndall develops fixed income info kit

BEN COLLINS | TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2012

... great deal of attention in recent times as clients seeks safe and stable investment options, but it is a complicated asset class that many find difficult to come to grips with," he said. "Advisers play a key role in educating clients about the different ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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