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PROFILE: Qantas Super chief executive Michael Clancy

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016
... various tug-of-war you find yourself in business," Clancy says. "As an investor you've very often got this single minded focus on risk and return and I think for many investors it feels like it's the only lens they look through. Whereas in a business ...

Magellan full year profits up 14%

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2016
... five-year returns are 17.3% and 15.4% respectively versus 12.1% and 11.1% from the benchmark. "Given our medium to long term focus, however, it is not unreasonable to expect some periods when the funds will not outperform or will lag their benchmarks. ...

Morphic fund added to wraps

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2016
... said over four years the fund has held steadfast to its core investment principles: invest for long-term capital growth, focus on risk management and seek quality low-priced stocks with earnings growth from participating in sustainable change on the ...

Keybridge appoints new director

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2016
Following its chair's resignation yesterday, Keybridge Capital has appointed a new non-executive director. John Patton takes on the role having been a partner at Ernst & Young focusing on transactions advisory services. He was also chief financial officer ...

CBA posts record profit despite dip from wealth division

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016
A 6% dip in the cash profit of Commonwealth Bank's wealth management division did not hold the bank back from recording a record after tax cash profit of $9.45 billion for the 12 months to 30 June, up 3% on last year. Wealth Management cash net profit ...

ANZ nine-month cash profit down

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
... billion decrease in credit risk weighted assets on a constant currency basis as the institutional business continued its focus on reducing risk weighted assets. Commenting on the bank's restructuring program, Elliott said an extended lower growth environment ...

ASX blockchain move defensive: Professor

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
A New York University professor believes at the very least the ASX should use blockchain to improve its back office processing of trades because that alone would provide a big profit opportunity. NYU Stern School of Business professor David Yermack ...

Vast majority of advisers turning to smart beta: VanEck

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
Over 90% of financial advisers and brokers are considering investing in smart beta strategies in the future, according to VanEck research. The research was based on a survey of 120 financial professionals and brokers working in an advisory capacity ...

Advisers can seek AMP for insurance support

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
On the back of AMP overhauling its strategy around life insurance claims, financial advisers can now tap in to a "one-stop" website offering tools and support for all aspects of life insurance advice. AMP head of retail insurance, Greg Johnson, said ...

Instos demanding ESG metrics

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
... UBS is helping PGGM hone its universe of 650-700 companies it believes are having a positive impact on the four areas of focus into a competitive global equity portfolio. The universe includes companies that make water metering equipment or provide drugs ...