Vanguard launches new Inflation-Linked Bond index fund

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Vanguard has announced the launch of the Vanguard Australian Inflation-Linked Bond Index Fund. The fund invests in a range of securities issued by the Commonwealth Government of Australia. Tracking the UBS (B)... Read more continue reading

Industry scholarship awarded

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Fund Executives Association Ltd (FEAL) and Fidelity Worldwide Investment are pleased to announce Jo Townsend, General Manager Investments, REST Industry Super as the recipient of this year’s CIMA Scholarship.  Delivered... Read more continue reading

Goldman Sachs Asset Management welcomes AA van Eyk Rating

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Goldman Sachs Asset Management today announces that its Australian Equities Wholesale Fund has been recognised with the top AA rating in van Eyk Research’s Australian Equities Review 2012.   The review... Read more continue reading

Innovation in the Multi-Asset fund sector

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Lonsec’s annual review of the Multi-Asset Class Fund sector has found that a number of developments have occurred in this sector over the past 12-18 months. Senior Investment Analyst Deanne... Read more continue reading

S&P releases 2011 Sector Report for Alternative Strategies—Futures

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has released a report outlining the key findings, themes, and rating distribution of funds within the Alternative Strategies—Futures peer group, following the 2011 review. The group... Read more continue reading

Australian CFD Forum will raise investor protection

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One of the key drivers behind the Australian CFD Forum is the need to improve investor protection across the industry. This can only be achieved by common standards/practices across the... Read more continue reading

Wealthtrac continues to outperform peers in down market

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Independent superannuation and investment platform provider, Wealthtrac has said the total funds under management on the platform has reached $705m, which is just short of the record amount of $725m.  Wealthtrac... Read more continue reading

ASX plans to strengthen Australia’s Equity Capital Markets

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On 2 April ASX released Strengthening Australia’s equity capital markets: ASX proposals and consultation setting out proposals to facilitate capital raising for mid to small cap companies and updating ASX’s... Read more continue reading

S&P releases sector report for Australian Equity Small Cap Funds

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today released a report outlining the key findings, themes, and rating distribution of funds within the Australian Equities—Small Cap peer group. The review rated 44... Read more continue reading

van Eyk awards two Australian equities funds its highest rating

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van Eyk has awarded two Australian equities funds its highest rating – AA – in its new Australian Equities Review 2012. This is the first time van Eyk has awarded... Read more continue reading