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Chief economist update: Bad news is good news is back

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021
Wall Street benchmark equity indices closed on the up and up on May 7 - the Dow and the S&P 500 index even rallied new record highs -- the same day the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed disappointing labour market stats. The US economy added ...

Schroders launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021
... improved while domestic consumption is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. "The share of Chinese equities in global benchmark indices is still relatively low when compared with China's share of global GDP and in our view, it could be beneficial for investors ...

Pengana appoints manager for global equities

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
... Axiom Global Equity strategy has returned 11.64% p.a. over 10 years, and 17.30% p.a. over three years - better than benchmark. "We are excited to be able to bring such a high-quality investment product to our Australian investors. We pride ourselves ...

The other side of the ETP growth story

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
... even when the markets were down during COVID-19 volatility, Aussie equities active managers largely failed to beat the benchmark. He said to the advisers in the audience that this should be pause for thought on whether investment fees in more expensive ...

Labor won't support YFYS Bill in current form

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
Labor senators' dissenting report on Your Future, Your Super reforms published yesterday says the opposition can't recommend the Bill passes in its current form for reasons including its rushed start date. Senate Economics Legislation released ...

Draft regulation on YFYS released

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2021
... an important element in their outperformance compared to international peers." "...Including all fees in the proposed benchmark will help align the benchmark to the reality of the returns members see in their superannuation and help address any anomalies ...

Fund manager creates lead distribution role

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2021
... ago, is co-managed by Edward Su and Michael Roberge. The fund returned 22.28% per annum since inception, beating its benchmark of 12%. Bramley commented: "I am excited to join Paradice and about the opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading ...

Advisers laud Xplan software

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2021
... functionality, compliance technology and ability to support advice firms of all sizes, according to the 2020 Advice Technology Benchmark Report. Morningstar's AdviserLogic won the best digital advice process, while Advice Intelligence was recognised ...

BetaShares launches hybrids ETF

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2021
... These compare with a 6.0% forecast gross dividend yield for Australian bank shares and a 1.1% p.a. yield on Australia's benchmark fixed-rate bond index," BetaShares said in a statement. BHYB follows Active Australian Hybrids Fund (managed fund) (ASX ...

Macquarie-linked fund manager shutters

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 APR 2021
... emerging market currencies. According to Morningstar data, the four-year-old strategy has consistently underperformed its benchmark of the Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate, returning -5.42% per annum over one year and -8.14% p.a. over three years. ...