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Mercer launches retirement income strategy test

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2015
Global consultancy firm Mercer recently launched a framework for super funds that reportedly tests and determines what the best retirement income strategies and products are.

AustralianSuper buys $370m stake in Boston building

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2015
AustralianSuper has acquired a 49% stake in a building in Boston following a joint venture partnership with US-based Brookfield Property Partners.

Spring FG acquires Brisbane apartment management rights

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2015
As part of its new real estate asset management division, Spring FG has acquired management rights for Devine Limited's Mode Apartments development in Newstead, Brisbane.

Goldman Sachs bond fund recommended by Lonsec

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2015
The Goldman Sachs Global Strategic Bond Fund has been awarded a 'Recommended' rating by Lonsec Research in its first review.

Gearing for SMSFs won't be significant: Colley

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2015
A potential property gearing announcement in the federal budget for self-managed super funds is unlikely to impact funds as much as people expect, according to the SMSF Association's Graeme Colley.

Falling cash rate puts gold in 'sweet spot'

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2015
Global demand for physical gold has jumped on the back of data that shows returns have exceeded 20% per annum when real interest rates have fallen below 2%.

Insurance drives ANZ wealth performance

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015
ANZ Global Wealth profit increased 11% for the six months to May 2015, with its insurance business leading the way.

Fulcrum launches multi-asset inflation plus fund

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015
London-based Fulcrum Asset Management has launched a global multi-asset fund for local investors.

Aviva launches first in range of new funds

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015
Aviva Investors recently announced its next major play in the Australian fund market by launching its first product among what is going to be a multi-strategy range.

Senior female execs needed: BlackRock

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015
The ASX200 is on the right path to achieve 30% female boards, but women's presence in senior executive positions is still scarce, BlackRock's recently published gender diversity report said.