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Global boutique reduces fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2020
GQG Partners has reduced the management fees for its GQG Partners Global Equity Fund and the GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund. Management fees for the global equities fund has been reduced from 0.90% to 0.75%, and management fees for the emerging ...

Zenith defends LICs/LITs

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020
... said. And while LICs and LITs trading at a discount impacts returns, he argued this shouldn't be investor's sole focus over the short-term. In its latest sector report, Zenith found that disparities in performance between LIC or LIT portfolios ...

HESTA adds to operations team

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020
... Jordan would bring a wealth of experience to the super fund. "Robust technology and data systems underpin HESTA's continued focus on delivering strong, long-term investment performance for our members," Reilly said. "Feroz has deep knowledge of superannuation ...

Life insurance salary guide for 2020

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020
... "The days of being stuck in an office from 7am to 9pm are hopefully behind them," Profusion said. "This is leading to a focus on what a company can offer them in terms of benefits, instead of just focusing on a remuneration package." Underwriters are ...

Super fund calls for government support

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020
... "Superannuation is a significant national asset. It should be protected to provide for the retirement of all Australians. Our focus at Crescent Wealth is on delivering returns for members through ethical and sustainable investment," Hazell said. "The ...

Boutique appoints ESG lead

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2020
... Pringle's strong track record in leading the strategy and implementation of companies' sustainability programs, and focus on community expectations, made her a good fit for the business. "As a value manager in Australian and Asian equities with ...

Regal Atlantic fund up 12.5% in May, down 61.65% YTD

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2020
Regal Funds Management's Atlantic Absolute Return Fund returned 12.50% in May but is still down 61.65% since the start of the year. May's returns came primarily from its long holdings which rose almost 30% in the month while short positions ...

Government urged to extend stimulus

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2020
... may be needed once existing measures expire at the end of the third quarter 2020." The report suggested the support should focus on improving resilience and social and physical infrastructure, including strengthening the social safety net and investing ...

Aberdeen Standard launches new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2020
... strategy available in Australia," said Brett Jollie, managing director of ASI Australia. "It's a further demonstration of our focus on bringing our suite of world-leading global investment capabilities to meet the needs of Australian investors." Jollie ...

A-REIT winners, losers of the 'new normal'

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2020
... REIT space is in a far better position than it was during the Global Financial Crisis, Pham noted, recommending investors focus on REITs with sustainable earnings growth, strong balance sheets and favourable thematic drivers in the months ahead.