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ME Bank profits rise in FY20

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
... shareholders. Asked whether the super funds were likely to sell out of ME Bank any time soon, Crane said that wasn't his focus. "The shareholders will have to make their own decisions over time on what they want to do. If we deliver the returns, I see ...

Watermark sheds market neutral fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
The Sydney boutique is handing over its $36 million market neutral fund to another manager, as it looks to focus on its long/short strategies. The Watermark Market Neutral Trust, which has been running for eight years, will transition to Dalton Street ...

Real opportunity for super funds in private assets: Schroders

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
... here in Australia to access well-structured private debt that can offer great returns." Smith said one of the key things to focus on is ensuring that the borrower has credit worthiness to make sure there will be a return of the principle and interest. ...

Aware Super joins forces with Dutch pension fund

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
Recently rebranded Aware Super has entered into a partnership with the largest pension provider in the Netherlands, APG, to expand a serviced apartment chain across major European capital cities. The asset owners announced the agreement with City ID ...

Netwealth takes stake in Aussie fintech

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
... mortgage industries resulting in users to better manage client relationships, new business and monitor compliance. Its primary focus includes customer relationship management, workflow, marketing capacity and tools and reporting to provide licensee and ...

Lonsec to sell 37% stake to Generation

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
... immediately accretive to our earnings," he said. The annuity GDG flagged today seeks to address longevity risk, which has been a focus of the ongoing plan to introduce the Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement regime. The equity raise is being ...

Industry fund reveals new mandates

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
An industry superannuation fund has overhauled its investment strategy, terminating and replacing several managers in the process. Following the recent termination of AMP Capital as investment manager for its Balanced Socially Responsible option, as ...

Fees should reflect investor skill: AB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
... the fees you're paying are commensurate to the value you're receiving," Fay said. In addition, Fay said investors need to focus on long-term investing goals which have only been re-affirmed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "The focus needs to be on long-term ...

New ETF set to debut on ASX

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
A new growth ETF which mirrors a strategy with a 20-year track record is set to list on the ASX early next month, aiming to achieve returns of 2% per annum above the S&P/ASX 200 benchmark at a 0.97% management fee. Intelligent Investor's Australian ...

APRA, ACCC sign new MoU

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020
... work towards supporting a "safe, competitive and efficient financial system". "Although APRA's mandate requires our primary focus to be financial soundness and stability, we are also required to balance this with a range of other considerations, including ...