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BlackRock reinforces commitment to ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2021

... clients' portfolios. As part of our heightened scrutiny framework for embedding sustainability risk into our active investment process, and using our full set of risk management tools, we will be establishing a "focus universe" of holdings that present ...

Super underperformance needs to be addressed: Research

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 5 JAN 2021

... and assessed how many investment options in each asset class matched or beat the index. "A super fund's active investment management strategy should be purpose-built to earn back the fees and tax margins. If not, super funds should use indexed strategies," ...

Franklin Templeton shuffles distribution team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | MONDAY, 9 NOV 2020

... said. "We remain focused on delivering better client outcomes by providing a truly diverse suite of high calibre active investment capabilities, global connections and local insights with a focus on innovation." Franklin Templeton has signalled that ...

AMP awards mandate to BlackRock

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2020

... transition for clients and that business impacts are minimised." AMP Capital New Zealand will continue to provide active investment management options on NZWM's WealthView platform, as well as investment solutions for real assets, fixed income and ...

Investor expectations pie in the sky: Schroders

ANNABELLE DICKSON | THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020

... expectations for income and returns are still high." Interestingly, Australians have a general preference for active investment methods while the majority of their investment portfolios are passive with around 40% of investor portfolios made up of active ...

Perpetual profits plummet

ALLY SELBY | THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2020

... performance fees, and market volatility for the decline. "Notwithstanding the challenging external environment, our active investment approach positioned us well during this period of extreme market volatility, particularly in February and March when ...

BlackRock offers update on dumping coal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2020

BlackRock has offered its first major update on investment stewardship since it said it would dump thermal coal from active portfolios. The investment giant's voting efforts increased in 2020, with the number of company engagements increasing by 47% ...

Australians without advice struggle in pandemic: Research

ALLY SELBY | FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020

... and global equities, to achieve their investment goals. "We expect that in the current investing environment active investment management will become increasingly important to investors," Doyle said. "Growth outcomes are likely to be volatile, meaning ...

Favour turns to active management

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2020

... volatility the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in, a new survey has revealed that sentiment is turning in favour of active investment management. The Natixis Investment Managers survey found that 79% of finance professionals globally and 78% in Australia believe ...

Super for women under scrutiny

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2020

... super fund is important but equally important is getting the right strategy in place including a well-managed active investment option suited to the individual's tolerance to risk, debt management and an affordable contributions strategy." Verve Super ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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