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Tail-risk hedging pays off for super fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
A $10 billion industry superannuation fund has managed to lock in gains from a tail-risk hedging strategy during recent market volatility amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Vision Super has had tail-risk protection in place for its defined benefit plan for ...

COVID-19 damage to stretch several quarters: Natixis IM

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2020
... now supporting almost every corner of the US lending market. There isn't a single sector or sub-sector of the US Aggregate bond index that isn't receiving artificial support, either directly or indirectly, from the Fed," he said. "This has removed much ...

Will COVID-19 kill the balanced option?

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
As consumers saw their superannuation balances nosedive when the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc on the market, many were surprised to learn their retirement savings weren't quite as safe as they thought, reigniting the debate around 'balanced' ...

BlackRock bullish on China

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... biggest rationale for investing in Chinese equities." Powell and Taw said the focus is not just on equities, with the Chinese bond market presenting good opportunities. "We see several reasons for global investors to grow their ownership of Chinese bonds," ...

Plenty still want in on ETPs: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
... losing $770 million, a significant turnaround from the $488 million it gained in February." Vanguard's Australian Government Bond Index proved slightly more popular than other offerings though, with $11 million in net inflows. Investors demonstrated ...

Chief economist update: Credit ratings downgrades versus fiscal salvation

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) acted quickly in response to the coronavirus outbreak. In an emergency meeting on March 16, the Japanese central bank announced it would buy ETFs at an annual pace of ¥12 trillion, double its J-REIT purchases to ¥180 billion ...

Super should shape up on unlisted valuations: WTW

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2020
... funds are often swamped with members looking to switch out of higher growth, equity heavy options to lower risk, cash and bond options." The government's new early access to super program has added another element to the problem. Liquidity issues, Kelly ...

Chief economist update: COVID-infected Aussie stats trickle in

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2020
Ho-hum. Financial markets widely expected the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to keep monetary policy settings unchanged at its April meeting especially so soon after announcing a comprehensive accommodation package the month before ...

The catalysts for a rebound

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2020
... all remained under stress for a variety of reasons specific to those countries," he said. "Given the huge leg down in core bond yields around the world, and the aggressive actions taken across the board by the Fed and other central banks, we see a clear ...

Opportunities in fixed interest during crisis

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2020
... look for it, according to Janus Henderson head of Australian fixed interest Jay Sivapalan. Despite the illiquidity of the bond market, Sivapalan explains, the Australian government and Reserve Bank's fiscal measures are supporting the economy and providing ...