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Avoid listed wealth giants: UBS

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2020
... analysts said big four bank ANZ was likely to prove a positive purchase given it could be used as an alternative source of yield thanks to its cheap valuation. However the firm wasn't so kind to the two listed wealth management giants, commenting that ...

The impact of COVID-19 on emerging markets

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... that are better managed, really focus on rewarding minority shareholders. And this is coming through in terms of dividend yield." This shift towards better corporate governance is reshaping the Chinese investor, she said. "If we see equity and fixed ...

Chief economist update: Lock us down Scotty!

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... In Australia, the RBA's rate cuts on March 3 and March 19 - the official cash rate is now at 0.25% -- as well as bond yield targeting and QE, are matched by the Morrison government's increased spending. According to news.com.au : "Parliament ...

Bond fund spreads widen

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... past week. The higher spreads come as liquidity dries up in many parts of the fixed interest universe -- including high-yield credit but also safer assets such as Australian government bonds -- universe and traders face higher bid/offer spreads. Kapstream's ...

Chief economist update: Cash splash

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
... cut rates." And at home: "RBA cut cash rate by 25 bp to 0.25% and announced a government bond buying program to anchor 3Y yield around 0.25%. Central bank established term funding facility for banks worth at least A$90B, which would allow access to funding ...

RBA pulls QE trigger

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... meetings, to a new historical low. The "comprehensive package" agreed by the Reserve Bank board also included targeting a yield on 3-year Australian Government bonds of around 0.25%, launching a term funding facility for the banking system and remunerating ...

Elanor launches new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... commercial healthcare properties, underpinned by strong anchor tenants," Burgess said. "With a Year 1 Fund distribution yield of 7.5%, we are positive that our proven active asset management capability will deliver superior risk adjusted returns for ...

REITs resilient in face of virus: Principal

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
... the recent official cash rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia makes A-REIT yields even more attractive. "A-REITS now yield about 5% - a lot better than the less than one per cent yield of a 10 year bond. And REITs are still seen as a defensive investment ...

AXA IM in strategic overhaul

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... both traditional and alternative asset classes to further provide investors with adequate responses to the current hunt for yield and to bring them long-term value." "We want our organisation to reflect this belief and that is why we aim to implement ...

Alternatives to lead the way: J.P. Morgan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
J. P. Morgan Asset Management said alternatives should no longer be viewed as some "other" asset class, as the low rate environment gives way for investors to find higher returns. Kerry Craig, J.P. Morgan executive director global market strategist ...