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Super fund reappoints insurer

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020
... Marianne Walker said insurance is particularly important for Cbus members as two thirds of members work in building and construction and have a higher risk of injury. "TAL strongly supports Cbus desire to provide high quality purpose built insurance ...

Morningstar adds ESG to analysis

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2020
... as best in class and have a fully incorporated ESG analysis in the investment process from screening to selection, construction and risk management. In addition, the fund must be backed by an asset manager that has at least an 'advanced' ESG Commitment ...

Old problem needs new solution: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2020
... sufficient levels of income. Further to this, Allianz Retire+ chief executive Matt Rady said traditional portfolio-construction approaches for retirees are becoming less effective with the risk of volatility. "They are in a no-win situation. Returns ...

Fidelity launches one-stop-shop platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 NOV 2020
... launched a one-stop-shop wealth management platform that helps investment advisers streamline the advice and portfolio construction process. Fidelity Managed Account Xchange (FMAX), which launched on November 16 in the US, allows advisers to develop ...

Insto demand sees digital asset manager launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020
... intensely road-tested and hugely de-risked. It has proved itself a survivor. Yet the philosophy behind it and its elegant construction remain intact." Adding to this, Morris said demand is unlikely to abate anytime soon. "This is a major sea change in ...

Chief economist update: Letter V going viral in Australia

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
... Industry Group's (AiG) performance indices provide a snapshot of the country's manufacturing, services and construction sectors. The AiG performance of manufacturing index jumped to 56.3 in October - the first reading indicating expansion in ...

Aware Super backs electricity transition

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2020
... to $32 billion in private investment in regional energy infrastructure investment by 2030, as well as support 6300 construction and 2800 ongoing jobs mostly across regional NSW. The average household should be able to save around $130 per year on electricity ...

Hastings founder launches new fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2020
... belief that infrastructure will be a significant driver of our economic recovery. As well as infrastructure project construction being accelerated by government, we are also seeing a surge in investment opportunities. We are delighted to shift the balance ...

Morningstar's conviction weakened on BlackRock fund

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2020
... performance fee. "BlackRock boasts an experienced team, but potential distraction on newer products and some portfolio construction concerns temper our view," Zaychuk said "[...] we don't think this share class will be able to deliver positive alpha ...

State Super appoints acting CIO

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
... Associates. He has over 25 years of experience in institutional investment, including investment strategy, portfolio construction, risk management, and investment management across global listed and unlisted asset classes. State Super, which acts as ...