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ETPs attracting money despite volatility

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2018
... much in a growth phase, highlighting the significant appeal of ETFs in enabling investors to achieve strategic asset allocation," Neiron said. Aussie investors have ETFs as an opportunity to access international stocks, especially the US tech companies. ...

Guy Stern retires from ASI

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2018
... implementation. He was also responsible for the day-to-day management of the multi-asset investing team that oversees asset allocation across multi-asset portfolios. Stern previously worked as chief investment officer of multi-asset class solutions at ...

Former UBS multi-asset expert joins boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
... McNaughton helped manage UBS' multi-asset team in providing economic and investment strategy to the global asset allocation process, along with portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation. She also chaired the Australian Investment Committee. ...

AustralianSuper to cut equities

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 1 NOV 2018
... option had a 61% allocation to shares at the year ending in June. For 2019, the fund is pegging a lower strategic asset allocation to shares at 56%. In-housing investments AustralianSuper is now managing $43 billion or about 30% of its asset pool internally ...

Real return funds underperforming

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2018
... return funds" as funds that target above inflation returns in all market conditions and have a more flexible asset allocation mandate than traditional multi-asset funds. Real return still a good bet for drawdowns Despite being worse off in three-year ...

CFSGAM Aussie equities executive on the move

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2018
... Matthew Reynolds has linked with Capital Group with a remit to provide strategic advice on investment strategy and asset allocation to the firm's clients. Capital Group Australia managing director Paul Hennessy said the appointment of Reynolds was a ...

Australian Unity adds new research lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018
... in-depth understanding of Australian Unity's investment philosophy and strong working relationship with our asset allocation consultant, Tim Farrelly, will ensure a smooth and seamless transition for advisers and is an excellent outcome for the business," ...

Under the hood of low-fee funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018
... the way low cost funds are constructed and managed, including a lower allocation to alternatives, less active asset allocation and increased weightings to asset classes that have a higher prevalence of low cost structures such as ETFs and passive funds. ...

Investors unfazed by market volatility: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018
Recent share market turbulence is not spooking investors as the majority are adamant about holding onto their equity portfolio, Financial Standard's spot poll shows. Most readers (61%) said volatility raging in global and local share markets won't ...

Northern Trust hires chief investment strategist

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 9 OCT 2018
... including economic and market analysis and worked closely with the multi-asset teams to help them with their asset allocation decisions," Northern Trust said. Prior, he spent six years as a senior investment strategist at Amsterdam-based Kempen Capital ...