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Aussie investors calm about next 12 months

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2018
... investment survey. Globally, about 58% said they were confident about investment opportunities in the year ahead while among Aussie investors 68% were confident. Legg Mason Australia and New Zealand managing director Andy Sowerby said: "Rather than being ...

Will Aussie equities overcome 2019 challenges?

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2018
The head of Australian equities at a $1.36 trillion global investment manager predicts the asset class will deflect risks and a challenging policy environment to provide investors with a low beta source of "healthy" yield in 2019. T. Rowe Price head ...

Blockchain comes to managed funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2018
... "The DMI savings is expected to be significantly higher." It is currently also processing cross-border transactions for Aussie clients and sees the DMI as an opportunity as funds passporting becomes available to Australian funds. Calastone has over 1700 ...

Labor franking credit changes fair but not the best: Grattan

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 26 NOV 2018
... transfers in our tax systems, the researchers said. However, Labor's policy reduces the incentive for retirees to invest in Aussie stocks rather than going overseas. It also abandons the principle that all company profits should be taxed at an investor's ...

Dexus partners with sovereign wealth fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 26 NOV 2018
... third-party assets under management to $14.3 billion, as it aims to be attractive to wholesale investors looking to invest in Aussie property. Dexus chief executive Darren Steinberg said: "This new vehicle broadens our relationships, providing a stable ...

UBS launches emerging market fund

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2018
... fund. "We are excited to further expand our international platform by offering the UBS Emerging Markets Equity Fund to Aussie investors," Head of UBS Asset Management Australia and New Zealand Bryce Doherty said. "The fund has been very well received ...

Aussie banks underestimated difficulties of advice: Hartzer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2018
The Royal Commission heard today that Australia's banks underestimated the amount of change required to make financial planning "work" within their existing businesses. Continuing his appearance at the Royal Commission, Westpac chief executive Brian ...

Antipodes Partners expands team

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 NOV 2018
... Management. The boutique has about 40% of its retail investor base in NSW, 30% in Victoria and 25% in Queensland. It says Aussie managers enjoy strong brand recognition among NZ investors while the competition is less intense. The New Zealand funds could ...

Australia's first active fixed income ETF goes live

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2018
... $126 million of new money flowing into them in October. Legg Mason managing director Andy Sowerby said BNDS will open up Aussie investors' access to fixed income. "The launch of this Active ETF marks a significant milestone for Australian investors. ...

Aussie companies drop dividends

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2018
... quarter three, down 2.2% from US$25.1 billion ($34.3bn) in quarter three last year. Telstra was the biggest drag on the total Aussie payout as it shaved off $700 million from its dividends to shareholders in the midst of a restructuring. Bank dividends ...