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BetaShares launches model portfolio service for advisers

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2016
BetaShares has launched an asset allocation and ETF model portfolio service for its financial adviser clients. The service comprises a modular set of solutions. The first module is a strategic asset allocation (SAA) based on forward-looking expected ...

Small-caps can improve investment trade-offs

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2016
... (including large-cap global equities, emerging market equities and domestic small-cap equities) from a strategic asset allocation perspective, relative to other asset classes. There is a definite opportunity for active managers to add value given the ...

J.P. Morgan and Future Fund ties at robo-adviser

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2016
A pair of former J.P. Morgan executives has tapped the interest of former politicians and financial services executives looking to advise up-and-coming fintechs. The co-founders of automated investment adviser Six Park have recruited former Future Fund ...

Super needs to pick up its retirement game

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2016
... outcomes or sequencing risk and how to best manage the Age Pension. On investment outcome diversity, Howes said asset allocation for retirees is generally the same in accumulation, i.e. a balanced fund, and it is not serving members well. "Our research ...

Equities out, alternatives in for pension funds

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... have increased from 14.3% of total assets in 2010 to 15.3% in 2014. "Shifting market values factor into changing asset allocation; however, given that equity markets have advanced through most of this time period, it appears that on average, funds have ...

Listed and direct real estate show correlation

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... committed to and the longevity of the physical assets. For investors who want to maximise risk adjusted returns, an asset allocation between both listed and direct should be utilised at different points in the cycle. Listed real estate can also be a ...

Vanguard launches Australian corporate bond ETF

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016
Vanguard Australia has launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that offers investors a broadly diversified portfolio of quality corporate bonds. The Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF (ASX: VACF) offers access to around 260 investment-grade ...

Knight Financial Advisors unveils new MDA service

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016
... investment committee to strengthen the decision making process and provide greater insight on portfolio construction, asset allocation and investment selection. According to Peter Farlie, director of Knight Financial Advisors, the new MDA Service will ...

Australia joining global retirement focus: Challenger

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016
... removed." Benari made it clear he was not advocating everyone should put their money into annuities and cited the asset allocation and outcome problems that scenario caused in the UK. He said Australia had delivered a great growth-oriented accumulation ...

Government bonds no longer a safe bet

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2016
... Stevenson, head of strategy, multi-asset at Schroder Investment Management Australia. Speaking as part of an asset allocation panel at the 2016 Morningstar Investment Conference, Stevenson argued that risk outweighed reward for those looking towards ...