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US better positioned to deliver strong returns: UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
UniSuper chief investment officer John Pearce said the start of the financial year has kicked off strongly, following on from a positive 2023/34 result, but going forward the US is better positioned than Australia to continue delivering strong returns. ...

Australian equities rise, but global markets preferred: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
Australian equities face headwinds and their performance over the past year has been "subdued" compared to major global indexes, according to Morningstar research. While local opportunities exist at a more granular level - especially for investors open ...

GDG records highest quarterly FUM, inflows growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
Generation Development Group (GDG) has reported record growth in the September quarter with its funds under management (FUM) now nearing $3.6 billion on the back of major inflows. GDG's FUM is up 33% - close to $1 billion - on the prior corresponding ...

Harvard endowment delivers 9.6% return, hits $53.2bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
Harvard University's endowment has delivered a 9.6% return for the fiscal year ending September 30, bringing its total value to $53.2 billion. The endowment, which targets an 8% annual return, has achieved an annual return of 9.3% over the seven years ...

VFMC investment team takes shape

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
Victoria Funds Management Corporation's investment chief has completed the final step in revamping his investment team to build a more efficient delegation structure. Russell Clarke has streamlined his direct reports to four - head of portfolio ...

CBA's conviction on December rate cut has 'dipped'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) head of Australian economics Gareth Aird conceded the stronger than expected unemployment data released yesterday does not strengthen the case for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to start cutting interest rates. Additionally ...

Perpetual remuneration report cops first strike

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
... served through the remuneration arrangements put in place for FY24 which included retention payments and Short-Term Incentives (STI)," he said. "The board's business judgment was also that the negotiated separation arrangements with the then-chief ...

Hopes of RBA cut 'in tatters' after jobs data

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2024
The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in September, in line with the revised figure for August, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "With employment rising by around 64,000 people and the ...

Consultant hires investment solution head

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2024
Genium Investment Partners has appointed a former sales director of Mason Stevens to the role of head of investment solutions. Andrew Vong has taken on the role and will be responsible for attracting new consulting, managed account and research rating ...

Aussies struggle with financial goals: Generation Life

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
Australians are finding it hard to achieve their financial goals because of inflation, the cost of living, and a complex investment landscape that's characterised by ongoing policy change, according to Generation Life research. While those with a financial ...