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Index for the smart, hedge for the stupid

... as index funds. "Sophisticated investors are using passive portfolios, Vanguard is probably one of the biggest [in that field]," he said. "In the institutional world, well over a third of the equity asset base are in passive vehicles of all type, we're ...

Planners have to earn trust of consumers: FPA

... Greiner said the association will work with planners to resolve these issues and ensure that the few rotten apples in the field do not spoil it for the rest. "Over time, we are going to change the perception of financial planners." Last month for example ...

Market wrap

The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a surge in precious metal prices and continued strength in base metals are both expected to underpin the resources sector. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the December share price index contract ...

Advisers should provide advice for philanthropy too

... enablement', he said that financial planners are there to lend a professional hand to those who may be experts in their own field but not necessarily experts in finance. He said that when he retired, he needed assistance in handling his superannuation ...

Take tax out of the equation: PM Capital

... are likely to perform well next year, following Skandia's investment sector review. All six are top performers in their field. PM Capital's Absolute Performance Global Equity fund for example has returned 143.6 percent over seven years versus its benchmark's ...

Aust Unity to expand retirement villages arm

... Unity Investments. Bryant says prospective investors would benefit from the group's more than 30 years' experience in the field. "Investing in retirement villages is quite different from investing in other properties. We are an experienced operator in ...

Risk-Easy debuts with more than 120 dealers in books

... he says. Part of that, he believes, is due to lack of resources but also because risk management is a highly specialist field. "The nub of the issue is that they are reluctant to give advice on which of the 25 life companies would suit a client because ...

Industry funds and master trusts both win in performance stakes

... funds however are not open to the public, meaning that if we narrow the focus to just public offer funds the segment playing field quickly begins to level. And the playing field levels even further when we look at the investment sectors. Master trusts ...

NZ Super Fund buys more sustainable assets

The New Zealand Super Fund (NZSF) continues its push into the sustainability sector after buying a 12,000 hectare forestry estate from Mirvac's New Zealand Sustainable Investments Fund (NZSIF). James Fielding Funds Management (JFFM), the funds management ...

Zurich launches phone based underwriting service for planners

... the industry will retire or close shop in five years so there will be a wave of new entrants who lack expertise in this field. After trialling the service with a select number of advisers, Goss enthuses that a couple of dealer groups have signed up and ...

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Another MWL adviser banned over Shield collapse

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

ASIC has banned another MWL Financial adviser Nicole Niu from providing financial services, controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business or performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business for a period of five years.

Warakirri, LongView launch home equity strategy

MATTHEW WAI

Warakirri Asset Management and LongView are partnering to bring a new shared equity co-investment fund exclusively to wholesale investors seeking access to Australia's residential property market.

Swedish PE giant sweetens offer bid for Perpetual

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

EQT AB has sweetened its offer bid for Perpetual, after the financial services firm rejected the unsolicited takeover bid from the Swedish private equity giant earlier in the month.

Igneo opens private infrastructure strategy to advised investors

VINNY VUCAGO

Igneo Infrastructure Partners has launched its first private infrastructure fund for advised and wholesale investors in Australia.

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