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Investors being influenced by the 'Powell pivot'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
The Investment Grade Corporate Bonds: Understanding Manager Performance report said the 'Powell pivot' at the end of 2023 made the strategic shift a more attractive option for investors looking to capitalise on higher yields while reducing credit risk. ...

Demand for ETFs set to persevere

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
... in aggregate from low-cost alternatives. "Flows improved at Challenger, GQG, Pinnacle, and Insignia, given robust performance and/or diversified product offerings. Magellan and Platinum face further redemptions, given weaker performance. It's likely ...

Australian Retirement Trust announces new investment strategy and options

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
... co-design the new investment menu. "When we asked our members what they wanted most in a new investment menu, they told us performance, fees, sustainable investing and the ability to choose the right level of risk were top priority - all of which remained ...

Advisers flock to managed accounts, but are very selective

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
... 33% the previous year." Schaffer said the most popular reasons for recommending managed accounts to clients included performance, fees, availability on their main investment platform, reputation of the asset manager, and asset class exposure. But advisers ...

Ontario Teachers' massively underperforms benchmark

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... 'magnificent seven' technology stocks," he said. Taylor added that the fund is committed to improving its performance, aiming for a 4% real return, however, will not take undue risks in the pursuit of better returns. The fund will continue to ...

Hostplus rejects anti-competitive behaviour claims

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... employer's default fund. We always encourage employees to consider their personal circumstances, including fees charged, performance versus other funds, the ease of consolidation, insurance coverage offered, and that super comparison tools exist," ...

Managed account FUM closes in on $200bn milestone

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... inflation data, receding recession risk, along with the tech sector growth were key drivers for the strong equity performance and provides a positive platform for growth in 2024. Concerns around service inflation remaining elevated and geopolitical uncertainty ...

The tide is turning for North Asian equity markets: Maple-Brown Abbott

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... when the state assets regulator (SASAC) announced the introduction of Return-on-Equity as a metric for management performance. "Many of these companies have excess cash on balance sheet, depressing return on equity. The easiest way for management teams ...

Hamilton Lane debunks private market myths

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... sustainability will ruin future returns. "One of the most hotly debated myths is that sustainable investments sacrifice performance, which at one point in time might have been a justified stance. As illustrated below, sustainable investment trailed behind ...

Government consults on options to improve performance test

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
The government is seeking feedback on alternative superannuation performance test designs after criticism about unintended investment consequences. In considering potential reform options, the primary focus is on improving member outcomes through an ...