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Real opportunity for super funds in private assets: Schroders

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
While COVID-19 may have changed the shape of Australian investing, Schroders alternatives director Claire Smith believes there is plenty of opportunity in the private asset market. Smith, speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ...

Female ASX 200 chiefs fall

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
... performance, greater productivity, and greater profitability," they said. And as businesses navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, it is all the more critical that diversity in teams becomes a priority, Morphet and Boddington said. "The CEW ...

Aware Super joins forces with Dutch pension fund

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
... long-term strategic view for the sector," he said. "The City ID product has shown remarkable resilience during the ongoing COVID situation and together with Aware Super we look forward to supporting the company in its growth phase." First State Super ...

Chief economist update: Zero beyond 2023

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
... 2022 and 4% in 2023. A seamless and positive narrative if I may say so. Then again, cast your eyes on the years before the COVID-19 pandemic, when America's unemployment rate hit a near 50-year low of 3.5%. That failed to lift the headline and core ...

Local fundie to manage US funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
... with growth in net operating income since inception. Importantly, US student housing has performed well in the midst of the COVID-19, with average occupancy remaining high through the first half of 2020," Auctus said. "Occupancy for the 20/21 academic ...

Industry fund reveals new mandates

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
... building on our competitive advantages of market access, speed and flexibility. In the context of the challenges presented by COVID-19, legalsuper has evolved its investment strategy and made significant inroads in executing key initiatives during 2020," ...

Managed accounts inch to $80bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
Managed accounts assets continue to grow steadily, having hit nearly $80 billion despite setbacks caused by COVID-19. The Institute of Managed Account Professionals' latest census found asset growth for the sector was stable, reaching $79.71 billion ...

Fees should reflect investor skill: AB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
... said. In addition, Fay said investors need to focus on long-term investing goals which have only been re-affirmed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "The focus needs to be on long-term investing goals. For pension plans that mean generating cash flows in ...

Super funds accused of chest beating on climate change

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
... particularly vulnerable to disruption caused by climate change due to their long-term investment horizon and noted that COVID-19 did not seem to slow down funds in making progress on climate change. However, the majority of super funds the report looked ...

New ETF set to debut on ASX

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2020
... Resorts. These deep value stocks have significant growth upside, Bell said, yet to be factored into their share price in the COVID environment. "Star's current market capitalisation of just $2.5 billion means investors are getting the Sydney and Gold ...