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Tail-risk hedging pays off for super fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
A $10 billion industry superannuation fund has managed to lock in gains from a tail-risk hedging strategy during recent market volatility amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Vision Super has had tail-risk protection in place for its defined benefit plan for ...

Global markets bleed red

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
US stocks ended in a sea of red on Wednesday as bleak economic data and corporate losses shifted what had been an almost eerily optimistic sentiment towards trade over the last few weeks. US markets had made somewhat of a recovery of late, with the ...

IOOF trims operations

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
... lights officially going out on Wednesday. "The divestment of IOOF's business interests in New Zealand reinforces our focus of simplifying the business around our advice-led strategy and opportunities," IOOF chief executive Renato Mota said. The sale ...

Man Group hires from BlackRock

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
... had $31.6 billion in funds under management. "I am keen to return to focusing on investing for clients and Man GLG's dual focus on autonomy and collaboration, coupled with Man Group's reputation for having a culture of innovation and an exceptional technology ...

Boutique buys out Bennelong

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
... business after a three-year partnership. Wheelhouse said under its independent ownership structure, it will continue to focus on delivering purpose-built investment solutions that target income and protection for Australian retail and wholesale investors. ...

COVID-19 is not the only factor: deVere

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2020
To protect and grow wealth investors need to carefully monitor other major factors, not just COVID-19, according to deVere Group chief executive Nigel Green. The warning follows last week's sharp rally in global markets, with the MSCI experiencing its ...

Asset manager hires new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2020
Australian Standfirst Asset Management has named its new chief executive, with a specific focus on family office. Michael Barnes has been appointed to the role, following a history of working as an ultra-high net worth and family office accountant. ...

Industry fund continues investment team expansion

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2020
A $50 billion industry superannuation fund is pushing ahead with its plans to build an in-house investment capability, appointing a former Victorian Funds Management Corporation portfolio manager to oversee strategic tilting. HESTA has appointed Luke ...

What's next for income-focused funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... nearly half of its biggest listed companies scrap dividends, according to Link. Closer home, APRA on Wednesday asked banks to focus on their balance sheets instead of appeasing investors with dividends, and Bank of Queensland already seems to have obliged ...

Will COVID-19 kill the balanced option?

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
As consumers saw their superannuation balances nosedive when the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc on the market, many were surprised to learn their retirement savings weren't quite as safe as they thought, reigniting the debate around 'balanced' ...