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SSGA Aussie equity fund added to Asgard platform

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2016
... us, that the fund meaningfully participates in up markets, substantially weathers market downturns, and gives some performance back in short bursts of low quality rallies, which has been the case for six years now."

Lonsec and Zenith upgrade Fidelity ratings

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2016
... managing the fund." While Zenith holds James Abela "in high regard given his methodical investment approach and strong performance track record," it said in a note. Launched in July 2013, the actively managed long-only fund holds between 40 and 70 mid- ...

Super governance at top of APRA agenda

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2016
... processes for setting their strategic direction, establishing business plans, and reviewing their operations, services and performance against appropriate benchmarks. This is an area where we observe industry practices can be improved," APRA chair Wayne ...

Retail managed funds rose strongly in 2015

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
The retail managed fund industry saw marked growth in the 2015 posting 7.5% growth in funds under management, according to figures from Plan For Life. The numbers show retail managed fund assets under management grew to $748.8 billion in what the researcher ...

Charities must go corporate or face extinction: Koda

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... predicts many charities risk irrelevancy if they fail to compete with new challengers in the charity space, and rising performance and delivery expectations. "Many non-profit groups face extinction in the face of growing competition, which sees over ...

FSC salutes choice reforms, ISA calls for more transparency

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... source of information for current or prospective members about how most of these options stack up in terms of fees or performance. "Incongruously, the government is also seeking to remove Howard-era choice of fund exemptions, while not requiring super ...

FICAP marks 10th anniversary with record fundraising

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016
... Melissa Etheridge's 'Bring Me Some Water' while Kitty McNiven from BlackRock won Perpetual Best Newcomer Award for her performance of Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock and Roll'. Rounding up the awardees were Jodie Hanson from ANZ as Best Returning Artist and ...

Bravura gives VicSuper tech overhaul

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016
... in-house administration system provides a consolidated view of member data and delivers the superior flexibility, performance and efficiency needed to set VicSuper apart from competitors. Webinars, videos, calculators, email-based learning programs and ...

No evidence that independence would boost performance: CIFR

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
... Finance and Regulation (CIFR) study has found little empirical evidence that independence would improve investment performance but suggests that independence is important in maintaining the legitimacy of the superannuation system. The Federal Government ...

Legg Mason Brandywine gets nod from Zenith

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
... solution for advisers seeking to position their clients ahead of the curve in global fixed income, and the Fund's performance track record reflects this value proposition. We are delighted that our Fund has received the highest rating from one of Australia's ...