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Insto investors confront liquidity crunch

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012
... approaches to liquidity management to modify their portfolio mix and balance the need for liquidity with the need for returns. Top on the list of actions to address the liquidity crunch is more rigorous stress testing and revision of liquidity policies. ...

Upside for risk assets in 2013: Threadneedle

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2012
... to be fraught with uncertainty for investors but an easing of the largest global risks should pave the way for stronger returns in risk assets, according to Threadneedle's Mark Burgess. Overall the chief investment officer says Threadneedle is more cautious ...

Ex-Ascalon boss starts at BlackRock

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2012
... greater role to play in institutional and personal portfolios," said Justin Arter, head of BlackRock in Australia. Low returns mean investors need better diversification and alpha-generation from the active part of their investment portfolios, which ...

Prime real estate no longer attractive: LaSalle

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2012
... defensive characteristics, he says, investors should forget about capital growth. "Investors willing to accept reduced capital returns in exchange for a dependable income stream can find attractive core opportunities," he explained. "But investors should ...

Super fund returns dip back below double-digits

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012
Super fund 12 month rolling returns have dipped back below double digits, but at 8.3% (31 October) are still twice the term deposit benchmark. Results of Rainmaker's just released SelectingSuper workplace default option index confirm the recovery in ...

Tough turkey for retirees this Christmas

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012
... the fourth in 2012, isn't good news for everyone. "The cut comes as a blow to retirees who depend on their bank deposit returns for a small steady income," he said. "For many retirees readying to buy presents for the grand kids, the RBA will be the Grinch ...

LGS wins Best Green Super Fund Award

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012
... said a strong sustainability strategy is instrumental to the Fund's main aim of achieving strong, long-term investment returns for members. "We're very happy to be recognised for this Award and hope that we can continue to lead the way by demonstrating ...

Regal Long Short Aust EF 'highly recommended'

MARK STORY  |  TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2012
... Fund aims to materially outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index net of fees over a rolling five year period. Total returns to the end of October 2012 (after fees and since the Fund's inception) are 18.09% versus the ASX/S&P 300 Accumulation Index ...

Regulation compounds hedge fund woes

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2012
... pressure on the hedge fund industry over the next 12 months. "The allure of hedge funds has waned somewhat given that returns across the industry have become far more correlated with, and in some case even underperforming, the wider market," he said. ...

Real estate better than bonds: UBS

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2012
... closely for the excesses of the past," he said. Meanwhile, Troni says that a normailsation in interest rates would hit returns. "While we believe that core real estate will continue to outperform, its glory won't last forever: the correlation with government ...