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Volatility driving SMSF diversification

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
A growing number of self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees are looking for greater diversification options in a bid to escape market volatility and reduce their exposure to the Australian share market, according to new research by AMP Capital. ...

ETFs moving to mainstream

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
... would be in those areas," said Yeo. Betashares managing director, Alex Vynokur said industry reforms, a drive for diversification and cost effectiveness was also driving the growing appetite for ETFs for both financial planners and investors. "We are ...

Lazard lowers minimum investments on two funds

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2016
... assets, which produce real returns over a long term time horizon. In an uncertain world, this fund offers real diversification benefits for an Australian investor's portfolio."

Pengana absolute return fund shifts to daily pricing

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2016
... deliver some exciting opportunities for investors, with this fund delivering absolute returns and offering investors diversification to their portfolios. One such example is that the region is pregnant with M&A activity: we are seeing 800 to 1,200 M&A ...

La Trobe P2P option gets SQM rating

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016
... for capital stable investments, this is a genuine P2P investment option that allows greater control, choice and diversification in their portfolio", added Andrews. Martin Barry, chief wealth management officer at La Trobe Financial said: "Like any fund ...

Financial services leading Australian M&A

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2016
... ideal targets for M&A activity," the report said. Pitcher Partners corporate finance partner Michael Sonego said diversification, innovation and services will be the 2016 M&A watchwords but cautioned about results in an election year. "Don't expect a ...

Managed funds back on the menu for investors

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... their approach to investing." "Investors' interest in unlisted managed funds is driven by their desire for greater diversification in their portfolios," Choi added. "But what sets unlisted managed funds apart from other diversified investment products ...

Riskier glidepaths could be one retirement answer

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2016
... income replacement and meeting individual outcomes. Lester adds that biases the firm towards using lots of multi-diversification and taking less risk than competitors. "We're focused on getting people over the finish line, essentially minimising the ...

IMF Bentham announces $30m bond issue

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
... expanding overseas operations in markets such as the US. IMF represents a unique opportunity for investors to seek diversification in a defensive sector." IMF Bentham is the largest litigation funder in Australia, now offering its services in overseas ...

Trilogy Trust added to Powerwrap platform

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... director Philip Ryan said the move was timely, as advisers sought yield for their clients while maintaining portfolio diversification outside of the current volatility in equity markets. "The Trilogy Monthly Income Trust is entering its tenth year of ...