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Retail super members more likely to switch funds

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2014
... superannuation fund members are more likely to switch funds than their industry and SMSF counterparts, with investment performance being the main concern cited, according to a report by Roy Morgan Research. The report, entitled 'Superannuation and Wealth ...

Frontier research alliance expands to UK and Europe

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2014
... to a maximum of six members. "Our goal is to provide the best global research to increase our clients' investment performance. Joining GIRA is beneficial for our clients as it enables more opportunities to be utilised. We're delighted to be a part of ...

FSC questions pertinence of APRA super stats

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2014
... made. "There's no relationship between the governance model and performance," he said. "On any measure, the investment performance of the fund has to do with the asset allocation. The decisions made with governance are more to do with the entity's arrangements ...

Standard Life Investments appoints Australia chairman

HARRY PAGE  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2013
... of the same year. "We recognise the need Australia has for high quality investment skills, expertise and investment performance. Peter's background in financial services will greatly assist us in developing a better understanding of our opportunities," ...

AUST(Q) Super and AustralianSuper to merge in 2014

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2013
... philosophies. "Through the merger, AustralianSuper's size, scale and capability, as well as its long-term investment performance, low fees and focus on net benefit for members, will improve AUST(Q) Super members' retirement futures," Henricks said. "This ...

Fund members still resisting super engagement

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2013
... likely to be recommended by their customers to others than their retail counterparts". Roberts said while investment performance was a major factor in these perceptions, attitudes around fees and financial advisers were also very influential. This poor ...

Insto investors want better marketing material

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2013
... research from specialist alternative investment researcher Preqin. Top of the problem list is that the investment performance information is poorly presented while too much superfluous information is provided. Preqin said their research findings, based ...

AMP Capital appoints manager for office fund

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2013
... compelling strategy to successfully tackle challenges the REIT faced through the GFC and deliver outstanding investment performance." Prior to joining the AA-REIT as CEO in 2009, Mr McGrath was the chief executive of the Allco Commercial REIT (now known ...

Executive pay under spotlight in new ACSI guidelines

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... Australian listed companies is 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 ...

Performance fees boost K2 profits in 2013

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
... profit of $13.2 million and final dividend of 4 cents per share for the year to 30 June 2013, after strong investment performance triggered performance fees. In an announcement on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the fund manager said total ...