Legg Mason’s 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Report shows enhanced focus on ESG investments, commitment to stronger PRI engagement

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Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest funds management groups, has published its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, for fiscal year 2017 [1] . This report reflects the combined effort and contribution of professionals within... Read more continue reading

Countplus appoints non-executive director to board

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Countplus Limited (ASX: CUP) has announced the appointment of Andrew McGill to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 4 December 2017, as the company leverages his extensive corporate... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital opens up index funds to New Zealand retail investors

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AMP Capital has launched three new passively-managed index fund options for New Zealand retail investors to make it easier for them to access additional cost-effective capabilities. AMP Capital already offers... Read more continue reading

DomaCom poised to crowdfund mortgage backed loans

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Highlights DomaCom Fund unit holders approve appointment of new Trustee, Melbourne Securities Corporation who are a professional trustee firm with extensive experience in fintech platforms and both debt and equity... Read more continue reading

TAL launches learning platform for superfund partners

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, yesterday announced the launch of TAL Insurance Academy, a new learning platform for TAL’s superfund partners. Created by TAL’s technical experts, TAL Insurance Academy... Read more continue reading

Ophir Asset Management broadens investment team with new Investment Analyst hire

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Australian small and mid-cap equities manager Ophir Asset Management (Ophir) has today announced the appointment of Joshua Clark as an Investment Analyst, further strengthening the capability of the existing Ophir investment team.... Read more continue reading

Real Asset Management Group launches multi-asset portfolios for high net worth clients

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Australian-owned Real Asset Management Group (RAM) has launched a bespoke multi-asset portfolio capability for high-net-worth clients who want truly globally diversified portfolios and Asian clients who have completed Significant Investment... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital makes changes to Income Generator to meet increased investor demand for income

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AMP Capital has changed the monthly distribution payments of its Income Generator to make the fund more accessible to a broader range of New Zealand investors seeking income. Low interest... Read more continue reading

Zenith Review: Global Long/Short funds pay their way despite higher fees

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Global long/short funds have passed a litmus test on whether higher fee investments can be compensated with higher investors returns, according to Zenith’s most recent Sector Review. Zenith’s 2017 Global Shares... Read more continue reading

Busting the myths about market volatility

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The idea that market volatility is bad and something that investors need to protect themselves against, is outdated and needs to be challenged, says Simon Ho, chief investment officer of... Read more continue reading