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S&P launches long-term sustainability index

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2016
S&P Dow Jones Indices has launched the S&P Long-Term Value Creation (LTVC) Global Index, aimed at tracking companies with the potential to create "long-term value". Developed jointly with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the LTVC index measures ...

Doom(ed) rebound?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2016
When the going gets tough...... the tough promises to get going. For a change, a number of equity markets around the globe finished flashing green numbers last week. The All Ordinaries index, for one, closed 0.4% in the plus - pitiful you might say ...

Lifecycle funds startlingly varied

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2016
New research into lifecycle superannuation funds shows little consistency between approaches and vast gulfs in exposure to equity risk across similar age cohorts. Industry researcher Rainmaker has turned its eye to the product segment as the depth of ...

Super's purpose under further scrutiny

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016
... been geared towards since inception. Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) executive manager policy and research David Haynes said super was not the solution to plugging budget holes related to student debt. "Even when the superannuation ...

It's "whatever it takes" time again

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016
Woe is us! Just as the European Central Bank (ECB) appears to be winning its fight against inflation, justifying its less-than-expected "go slow" on stimulus policy announcement last 3 December, crude oil comes along. Though minimal, latest Eurozone ...

Australians putting off retirement planning

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2016
... dependent on starting early and maximising allowable contributions so as to benefit from the compounding effect. The research found that awareness for a need to plan for retirement gradually increases with age, but unfortunately many Australians do not ...

Fed's plan slips on oil

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2016
By itself the latest update on US inflation shouldn't impede the Fed's path towards policy normalisation. The December numbers are neither here nor there - i.e., it justifies whatever the market's pre-conceived view - four 25 bps hike this year as indicated ...

Tribeca creates new investment role

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... year. Daily said Moore brings with him several years' experience in funds management from Boronia Capital where he was a research scientist focused on automated trading strategies. "Peter comes with excellent quantitative skills and an ability to manage ...

Vanguard notches fourth successive year of record inflows

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... convinced that performance is worthy of the higher fees. Some in the industry, including Morningstar director of global ETF research Ben Johnson, believe the move towards passive investment has changed the complexion of the industry, putting new competitive ...

JBWere announces UBS deal

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... private wealth strategy services. This alliance (which is non-exclusive) will give Australian JBWere clients access to UBS research, equity deals and IPOs. "The alliance with UBS is fantastic for our private wealth clients and will allow them to access ...