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NAB Super restructures alternatives portfolio

RUTH LIEW | FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2010

... cent. "NAB Super believes that the diversified exposures to a range of alternative strategies offer higher prospective returns relative to government bonds, though maintain an appropriate balance of risk." At the equities end of the spectrum, the fund ...

Forget brand and choices, members want performance

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2010

Just one day after results showed super funds have delivered paltry 4 per cent average returns, new research has confirmed that for members their number one priority is investment performance. The research was conducted by Mercer who interviewed 500 ...

Qantas eyes alternatives, cools on equities

RUTH LIEW | THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2010

... protection from external shocks and future market-downturns, thereby reducing the impact of these events on investment returns," noted the fund in a statement. The changes will be implemented this month. Meanwhile, the fund also made changes to its cash ...

Super fund returns fall to just 3.7 pct

COMPANY RELEASE | WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2010

Poor share market returns are continuing to inflict damage on super funds with median returns for the 12 months to end September coming in at only 3.7 per cent. The results are contained in the latest SelectingSuper crediting rates survey conducted ...

Calls to fast track higher SG: survey

ELISE BURGESS | TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2010

... changed their investment option in their superannuation fund in the previous 12 months while 53 percent predict better returns from their super fund in 2010-11.

Platinum feels the force of term deposits

JOHN MCDULING | MONDAY, 8 NOV 2010

... on Friday. "Bank deposits offer real rates of return of around 4 per cent per annum. This is similar to the projected returns of a balanced investment super fund but without an expected negative return every 4.6 years," he explained. In confirmation ...

SelectingSuper celebrates top 2010 funds

RUTH LIEW | FRIDAY, 5 NOV 2010

... the reviews and regulators - and it's important not to lose focus on what matters, and that's the long term investment returns to members," he said. The winners (in bold) and finalists are: SelectingSuper Awards 2010 - Finalists and Winners Workplace ...

Politics shape investment choices: study

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 5 NOV 2010

... control, they felt better about the economy and viewed domestic markets as undervalued and more likely to deliver higher returns," said Alok Kumar, Cesarano scholar and professor of finance. "This drove them to hold more domestic stocks and take more ...

Head faked again

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2010

... engenders would seek higher yields elsewhere. Would rather lend money to Uncle Sam at 2.6 per cent for 10 years or seek higher returns elsewhere, say Australian cash for 4.75 per cent or the BRICs or other emerging markets? And which asset benefits from ...

Unitholders approve Challenger mortgage fund restructure

JOHN MCDULING | TUESDAY, 2 NOV 2010

... this proposal will ensure the fastest possible return of capital for those investors that may require it while maximising returns for those investors wishing to continue in the Fund", said Adams.

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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