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Mercer wins university investment mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017
... development. Mercer global business leader, responsible investment Helga Birgden said Swinburne's responsible investment strategy is a structured and robust plan with a long-term focus. "The university is now allocating capital to sustainability while ...

First home buyers: Devil is in the detail for super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
... in options which may yield a negative return," Rodwell-Ball said. "A differentiated and more conservative investment strategy will need to be considered by members for this portion of their savings. This further adds to the complexity of this proposal." ...

Advice associations respond to Federal Budget

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2017
... well considered. "This comes with quite a marked change in the required investment approach, with a 'dual' investment strategy of short term funding for housing, and long term funding for retirement. Understanding these principles and ensuring the right ...

ESG holds key to adviser client retention

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... advisers and planners take this on board," Hodnett said. Calvert Research and Management director of responsible investment strategy, Anthony Eames, said the Eaton Vance Adviser Top of Mind Survey - which surveys thousands of US financial advisers each ...

Vanguard reduces fees, revises multi-asset strategy

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... (0.34%). The fee reductions will complement a new asset allocation strategy for each fund, which Vanguard head of investment strategy group, Asia-Pacific Jeffrey Johnson said would help mitigate concentration and currency risk. "For instance, we are ...

HESTA appoints new CIO

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017
... Blakey said she is delighted to be welcoming Sawtell-Rickson at a time when the fund is implementing a new investment strategy. "Sonya brings outstanding investment experience and leadership across all aspects of portfolio management and her insights ...

ESG adoption grows, returns follow

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
The implementation of an ESG framework in an investment strategy can produce significantly improved returns and assist in the management of volatility. A global survey of 475 institutions conducted by State Street Global Advisors shows asset owners ...

Elder financial abuse requires education

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... review regularly the consideration and planning of the loss of capacity and SMSF exit strategy as part of their investment strategy." George added trustees should also put insurance on the front of their minds, which "will have the same effect with estate ...

Former Future Fund MD joins HESTA

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
After announcing a new investment strategy in January, HESTA has created a new investment committee and appointed three members. Former Future Fund managing director Mark Burgess will chair the committee, while former QIC chief executive Melda Donnelly ...

Infratil sells $237m aged care stake to investment bank

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... October 2013." In a market update issued in February, Infratil emphasised the benefits of its diversified investment strategy, spread across sectors including energy, data centres, accommodation/care and airports. "Infratil continues to target relatively ...