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Aussie income equities fare well amid turmoil

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2022
Australian income equities were the top performing asset class in the 12 months to September end. Analysis by Rainmaker Information shows that while global market turmoil impacted all sectors, Australian income equities fared best with a median return ...

Schroders hires from MLC

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2022
... appointed Colin Keenan as institutional sales manager, providing local clients with solutions across Australian and global equities, private markets, fixed income and multi-asset. He brings 17 years' experience and joins from MLC Asset Management, where ...

Complacency the biggest risk to retirement: Forum

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022
... grapple with the situation of rising inflation and slowing economic growth, which is why all asset classes, including equities, are correcting. "If you have a client that says, 'I have done very well from this fund or product, it delivers great returns ...

Women-led global equities teams outperform in downturn

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2022
Women-led or co-led large cap global equity investment teams outperformed their male counterparts in the calendar year to September, research shows. Investment Metrics reviewed 90 portfolios from 73 different asset managers across the globe and found ...

SMSF growth slows, allocations shift

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2022
... said that the SMSF segment is still a huge pool of capital, particularly for fund managers able to attract it. "While equities, property and other asset classes have stayed steady, pooled investments and fixed interest appear to be where funds are being ...

Rest extends custody mandate with State Street

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
... Management Solution (IMS), to consolidate its front and middle office operations for managing asset allocation, global equities, fixed income, FX, and futures. State Street head of Australia Tim Helyar said Rest has again recognised its global expertise ...

Hamish Douglass sells $118m in Magellan shares

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2022
... was for family diversification purposes. "I have full confidence in the Magellan investment team including the global equities team led by Nikki and Arvid. Consistent with my confidence in the team I have not sold any of our investments in any Magellan ...

The future of defined contribution asset allocation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2022
... contribution workplace savings, investment strategies have directed worker savings into equity markets in the knowledge that equities outperform over the long term. The risks associated with these allocations have been mitigated through allocations to ...

BlackRock expands proxy voting to retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
... Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced that the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System (MOSERS) sold all public equities managed by BlackRock, due to concerns about its record of prioritising ESG initiatives over shareholder return. Nevertheless ...

Rest revamps equities team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
... even better member outcomes," the fund said. As a result, Chris Drew is now head of portfolio construction - external equities, and Sonia Bluzmanis is head of research - external equities, based in Rest's London office. Both roles hold responsibilities ...