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New enhancements to Expand, CFS Edge

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... (Insignia)'s flagship platform Expand Essential has made enhancements to its menu, while Colonial First State (CFS) has added new options to CFS Edge. Recent additions to Expand Essential include new multi-manager options MLC MultiActive High Growth ...

Local investors continue to flock to ETFs: VanEck

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... uncertainty. The survey also showed a strong preference for the vehicle, with the lion's share favouring them over other options such as actively managed funds and listed investment companies (LICs), which were liked by a negligible sum of respondents. ...

Hostplus ups fees on socially responsible option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... products from 15 super funds shows the average investment fee, including performance fee and transaction costs, for SRI options is 0.59%. In explaining the increase, Hostplus said certain investments in the option have surpassed return targets, meaning ...

How young Australians are missing out on better super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... superannuation returns by parking their retirement savings in default MySuper products, instead of exploring other investment options. Analysis of APRA data by Innova Asset Management revealed that an all-equities portfolio, spread across Australian ...

Mercer Super investment chief departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... acquisition of Advance Asset Management. On joining, Collocott oversaw the performance of Mercer Super's investment options and diversified funds, provided leadership to the investment management team and supported Advance Asset Management in its ...

A third of Aussies want life insurance advice: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... advice Australians get about their life insurance. "We believe people are turning to their family and friends because the options for getting professional advice are too limited and too expensive," Cupitt said. The research also uncovered that two-thirds ...

Perpetual rebuffs Soul Pattinson takeover offer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... market conditions and the fund manager's high financial leverage are impacting its share price and constraining strategic options. It said its proposal offered Perpetual shareholders an opportunity to unlock value through a tax-efficient structure, while ...

Final QAR reforms open door to super funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... assist their members throughout their retirement journey, including encouraging members nearing retirement to explore options for their superannuation drawdown. SCA said it is looking forward to reviewing the details of this particular proposal, saying ...

Perpetual explores split following review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... strategy has provided it with three sizable and high-quality businesses, allowing it to evaluate additional strategic options. At its recent annual general meeting, Perpetual said it remains entirely focused on successful execution, driving organic growth ...

Qantas Super takes merger plans to new heights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... an outline of the three key issues forcing its hand. In September, the $8.4 billion fund confirmed it was exploring its options in terms of ensuring future sustainability. At the time, chief executive Michael Clancy said "any potential merger partner ...