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Extra features not always beneficial for super funds

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016
... 28% of workplace funds let members choose from a range of term deposits, 24% let members choose their own investment managers and 23% offer life cycle investment choices. "And while one quarter of all funds have a Member Direct Investment option, only ...

IOOF WealthBuilder options get highest Lonsec ratings

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016
... interest as well as domestic and global equities, all managed by a range of active and index-based professional investment managers." "There are 16 new investment options to select from with a range of profiles to meet investor risk appetite, including ...

AXA IM sees inflows double

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) saw record net new money inflows in 2015, with strong demand coming from Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region. AXA IM pulled in €42 billion ($62 billion) globally in the 12 months to 31 December 2015, a 120% ...

Board members lose independence after 12 years: CalPERS

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
... public companies to achieve long-term, sustainable risk-adjusted returns; and works with internal and external investment managers to ensure their practices align with the fund's investment beliefs. The principles were reviewed over 12 months and reduced ...

New how-to guide for ESG reporting

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
... $2.6 trillion funds management industry continues to grow - underpinned by $2 trillion in superannuation - investment managers are increasing their level of scrutiny on ESG risks as a risk management process and a measure of a company's value. This is ...

Super funds losing billions to fossil fuels

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... the fossil fuel divestment movement is growing at an unprecedented rate. "A distinct pattern is emerging of investment managers with long-term horizons or fiduciary duties considering the effects of climate change on their members. For example, global ...

Parametric exploring super smart beta

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... Standard this week, Parametric said tax costs at a super fund may be anywhere up to 2.5 times the fees paid to investment managers and it was becoming critical to examine where savings could be made. US-based Parametric chief investment officer Paul ...

Kardinia appoints analyst from Telstra Super

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016
... "a great fit for the business culture, which strives for excellence in delivering best in class, high alpha investment managers and products."

Now is the time to accommodate the sellers

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2016
... the investment mantra of Jonathan Bell Lovelace, the founder of Capital Group, one of the world's largest investment managers. Current Capital Group portfolio manager Andy Budden reiterated the philosophy at a recent media briefing on the state of the ...

Impact investments the next wave for RI

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2016
... alternative assets to help build responsible investment portfolios. In its 2016 Responsible Investment Outlook, AXA Investment Managers said impact investing will grow "to touch all asset classes, including listed and public securities." "In time, we ...