Lazard Asset Management launches European Alternative Fund

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Lazard Asset Management (LAM) yesteday announced the launch of the Lazard European Alternative Fund. The Lazard European Alternative Fund, which is UCITS compliant, utilises bottom up stock selection and is a... Read more continue reading

Australian Unity strengthens Diversified Property Fund with purchase of industrial asset

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The Australian Unity Diversified Property Fund has purchased an industrial property in Melbourne’s south-east for $15.1 million. The price reflects an initial yield of 7.6 per cent. The property, 19... Read more continue reading

Sustaining success – 16 ‘Green Stars’ for Standard Life Investments

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager and one of the largest real estate managers in Europe, has collected a total of 16 ‘Green Stars’ in the 2015 Global Real... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super scores CANSTAR hat-trick

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For the third year running, Local Government Super’s Accumulation Scheme has been awarded a five-star rating for outstanding value from CANSTAR. This is the highest rating granted by the independent,... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management’s new house view on global equities moves to neutral

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Less optimistic view of U.S. corporate earnings moves global equities to neutral from overweight Shifts forecasted timing of Fed’s credit tightening to October or December 2015 China’s economy continues to... Read more continue reading

International diversification the key to portfolio growth

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Market movements in recent times have reinforced the need for portfolio diversification, both within asset classes and by geographic region, said David Bryant head of Australian Unity Investments. In recent... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia appoints Chief Group Insurance Officer

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Leading life insurer AIA Australia yesterday announced the appointment of Stephanie Phillips to the role of Chief Group Insurance Officer, responsible for distribution, product, pricing and operations across Australia. Ms Phillips,... Read more continue reading

Charter Hall Direct triumphs at CoreData SMSF Awards

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Charter Hall’s Direct property business has been awarded the Best Commercial Property Fund Manager by SMSF members at the prestigious CoreData Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Service Provider Awards. The SMSF... Read more continue reading

What’s really restraining bond yields?

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, has investigated the unprecedented factors keeping US bond yields so low. In the latest edition of Global Horizons, “A Brave New World for... Read more continue reading

BlackRock hires new head for southern region sales team

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BlackRock yesterday announced that Kate McDermott has joined BlackRock as director and head of southern region sales within its Wealth Advisory group. Ms McDermott will report to James Langlands, head of... Read more continue reading