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Investment managers must find purpose, not performance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 DEC 2016
... The research argues that 'phi' is the previously uncovered variable that could have an outsized impact on investment performance. "Like any ecosystem, the investment management industry is predicated on a series of intertwined relationships...By focusing ...

SelectingSuper announces super fund of the year

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
... fund was recognised for its standout performance in delivering value to members, underpinned by top tier investment performance across the spectrum of its options and services for members. Rainmaker said the recognition is "accompanied by strong member ...

Japan ripe for investment

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2016
... portfolios across Japanese equity markets but who may be concerned about the effects of currency fluctuations on investment performance. Koll highlighted that for investors the ETF provides exposure to the top listed Japanese companies, those that pay ...

Super funds becoming retirement ready

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
... retirement income. Mercer senior partner, David Knox, told the ASFA conference that the RRI should not replace investment performance surveys but make them more personable. He said it will help super funds and members ask: "how do you better your RRI ...

AMP Capital infrastructure fund ESG leader

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... performing unlisted Australian infrastructure fund over a three and five-year period, according to the Mercer Investment Performance Survey," Cummings said. Cummings cited a recent report from Preqin which showed that more than 50% of global investors ...

Investors expect gender diversity: CFA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... placing increasing importance on gender diversity. A total of 55% of institutional investors expected better investment performance from and would prefer to work with a gender diverse team. CFA noted that while the results were encouraging they also ...

SMSF trustees remain prudent investors

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2016
SMSF data from the ATO and APRA shows trustees in self-managed super are maintaining solid investment performance and managing portfolio diversification well. SMSF Association head of technical Peter Hogan said ATO statistics show that in four of the ...

Future Fund surges to $123 billion

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2016
The Future Fund has issued its 2016 annual report confirming that its investment performance is ahead of its long term target benchmark. The Future Fund, now valued at $123 billion, was established in 2006 as a fiscal fund to offset Australia's ballooning ...

Russell wins $1.3bn investment management mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2016
... extensive selection process involving rigorous due diligence. The appointment is aimed at delivering stronger investment performance for our 74,000 members. "We look forward to working collaboratively with our investment managers for the benefit of our ...

Yale returns 3.4 pct

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016
... to the estimated 5.1% average return of college and university endowments, over the past decade Yale's investment performance added $7.1 billion of value in the form of increased spending and enhanced endowment value." YEF's asset allocation is 19% in ...