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NZ Super posts record annual return

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013
... "While the Fund's performance over the 2012/13 year has been exceptional, it should not be seen as a precursor of on-going returns at the same level," Guardians of the New Zealand Superannuation chairman Gavin Walker said. Walker said that the annual ...

Global uncertainty provides opportunities in retail property

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
... the falling Aussie dollar have raised doubts over the ability of more economically sensitive assets to generate robust returns. However, he views the perceived weakness as an opportunity. "There are concerns that the economy is under pressure because ...

AMP Capital raises US$300m for infra debt fund

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
... which attracted US$503 million from 30 global institutional investors, mainly pension funds. The new fund will aim at returns of 10%. The funds invest in subordinated infrastructure debt in areas such as water, electricity, gas and transportation in ...

Demographic megatrends drive earnings well into the future

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013
... long-term value of a business. Sell-side analysts' focus on near-term earnings forecast yet earnings - not valuations - drive returns in the long run," Natoff said. "A large part of company value is represented by longer term profitability and compounding ...

Super assets hit $1.6 trillion, investment returns at 4-year high

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... released June report. The pace of the asset surge corresponds with the super fund industry achieving its best investment returns in four years at 15.5%, as reported last month by Rainmaker from its SelectingSuper June 2013 crediting rates survey. Industry ...

Suncorp Life set for overhaul after 76% profit plunge

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... sustainable advice business, having addressed IFA remuneration and product complexity." It intends to deliver double-digit returns on capital by changing the business mix, the commission structures, controlling costs and increasing the use of reinsurance. ...

Praemium returns to growth

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... platform (also known as the Customised Portfolio Service) add key building blocks to our existing product suite, with the returns on these investments already evident. "With a strong uplift in profitability during the second half of FY2013, we expect ...

Executive pay under spotlight in new ACSI guidelines

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... a critical factor in determining the impact of long-term risks on super fund investment performance and ultimately the returns of retirees," Byrne said. "ACSI has, however, been encouraged by the growing emphasis displayed by many companies on the level ...

Direct investment option key to retain fund members

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... more likely to have come from retail funds than from other sector." The main reason for changing super funds are fees and returns, with 65% thinking that it is key that the fund demonstrates lower fees than others. Competitive returns and a good customer ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... late in New York on Monday. HONG KONG - Asian markets fell following another weak lead from Wall Street, while attention returns to the US Federal Reserve's stimulus program as it prepares to release minutes of its latest meeting. Emerging markets took ...