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Watermark launches global market neutral LIC

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
... offer is open until December 9, and trading is anticipated to start on December 21. "Given the current sustained low interest environment, combined with the complex global economy and geopolitical environment, there is a strong case for investing in ...

SMSFs combating low rates with hybrids

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
... source of income returns. The latest SuperConcepts SMSF Investment Patterns Survey shows asset allocation to the fixed interest sector grew from 12.2% to 12.8% over the September 2016 quarter, attributed largely to allocation to hybrid securities growing ...

ASIC bans Brisbane life adviser

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
ASIC has banned a Brisbane based life insurance financial adviser from providing financial services for five years after an investigation found he had failed to comply with several financial services laws. Former authorised representative of Affinia ...

New IOOF funds receive 'recommended' rating

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
The new MultiSeries funds launched by IOOF this week have each received a 'Recommended' rating from Lonsec. The researcher said that the IOOF MultiSeries 30, IOOF MultiSeries 50, IOOF MultiSeries 70 and IOOF MultiSeries 90 funds are all managed by a ...

Aussie fund manager London bound

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
... necessarily be the best strategy in another part of the world." Bingham also said that Bennelong has seen a high level of interest in its approach from the UK investment industry. "We've spoken with more than 80 teams so far and hope to establish two ...

Human centred workplaces needed: MetLife

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
... MetLife Australia chief executive Deanne Stewart said it was critical for employers to align their benefits with employee interest and identify ways to create a more inclusive, human centred work environment. "As working hours grow longer, and associated ...

Principal fund receives strong ratings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
... Grant Forster said the firm is pleased with the ratings. "The fund was created for investors looking for yield in a low-interest rate world, but with capital preservation. Achieving these high rankings is a reflection of the portfolio manager's ability ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
... durable goods (41.9 from 42.5). New Zealand labour market Expectations that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will cut interest rates by 25 bps to 1.75% at its 10 November policy meeting could be dashed with the latest update on the economy's labour ...

Macquarie Wrap continues growth trend

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2016
... one example of this." Commenting on the addition of SMAs, Garrett said this has been in response to strong, continued interest since launching two years ago. "SMAs help to streamline the management of an investment portfolio and provide investors with ...

Boutique adviser names key hires

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2016
... investments is Jerome Bodisco. He brings extensive experience across a range of asset classes and managers and has a strong interest in goals-based investing. Prior to joining Profile Bodisco was a senior investment consultant at NAB Asset Management. ...