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Associations not sold on PC draft report

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
... alternative default models for the superannuation system has been met with mixed responses from the industry. The Commission recommended a number of changes to the current default fund system and took aim at both industry and retail super funds, describing ...

Advisers urged to prepare clients for super shift

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
... the bring-forward cap "in the last two financial years, then making that $540,000 now is certainly something that is recommended," and they can do it if they have a $1.6 million balance, Chivers said. After 1 July, clients can no longer make non-concessional ...

Charter Hall fund debuts on multiple platforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
... (MSCI/IPD Australian Unlisted Wholesale Property Fund Index) of 12.1% per annum since 2014. It's been rated as 'highly recommended' by both Lonsec and Zenith, and 'AA' by Property Investment Research. Charter Hall head of direct property Steven Bennett ...

Insight fund recommended

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
Insight Investment received a 'Recommended' rating from Lonsec for one of its funds. In awarding the Insight Diversified Inflation Plus Fund with the rating, Lonsec acknowledged the strengths of Insight's investment process, its history of multi-asset ...

CommInsure cleared of medical misconduct

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
... was made; those 12 have since been compensated to the tune of around $1,370,000 in total. Reflecting on this, ASIC recommended removing the exemption for "conduct by insurers in relation to handling claims" in the financial services conduct provisions ...

BetaShares managed fund receives rating

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2017
Manager of exchange-traded products BetaShares has been awarded a 'Recommended' rating from Lonsec for its Managed Risk Global Share Fund. Launched in February 2016, the Managed Risk Global Share Fund provides exposure to a broadly diversified portfolio ...

Lonsec upgrades Flinders fund

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2017
Ratings house Lonsec has upgraded the Flinders Emerging Companies Fund from 'Investment Grade' to 'Recommended'. In its research report, Lonsec noted an increased conviction in Flinders Investment Partners investment team and process. They consider ...

Peter Hall hands over remaining Hunter Hall shares

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
... former's takeover offer. WHSP has now revised its cash offer to $2.60 per share. Hunter Hall's independent directors have recommended remaining shareholders reject the cash offer, on the basis that an independent expert has estimated the fair value of ...

Legg Mason bond funds receive Zenith tick

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2017
... Zenith. Legg Mason's Western Asset Global Bond Fund and Western Asset Macro Opportunities Fund were both given a 'Recommended' rating, while the Legg Mason Brandywine Opportunistic Fixed Income Trust came 'Highly Recommended.' Legg Mason managing director ...

AllianceBernstein SMAs break new ground

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... investors with the opportunity to access international shares directly via professionally managed portfolios, are now 'Recommended'. In April 2016, the SMAs were deemed 'Investment Grade' by the ratings house, with AB Australia chief executive Jen Driscoll ...