Winning paper calls for an end to ‘pandemic’ of short-termism

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A research paper condemning the increasing trend toward short-term thinking, planning and measurement in business and investment has been awarded ‘Editor’s Pick Award’ at this year’s Portfolio Construction Conference.  The... Read more continue reading

Lighthouse Capital scoops Premier Practice Godfrey Pembroke Award

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Perth based financial planning firm Lighthouse Capital was last week named Godfrey Pembroke Limited Practice of the Year for 2011. This national award recognises the commitment of the business principals... Read more continue reading

AFA leads the way for women in advice

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Over 200 financial advisers and industry professionals across Australia attended the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Women in Leadership Masterclasses at the AFA National Roadshow. The Masterclasses, were led by... Read more continue reading

Aurora Funds Management wins mandate from Media Super

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Aurora Funds Limited (Aurora) advises that it has been awarded a $30m mandate from Media Super into the Aurora Fortitude Absolute Return Strategy.   Aurora recently merged with Fortitude Capital... Read more continue reading

Lonsec: Global Emerging Markets have attracted a solid fan base

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Lonsec’s review of the Global Emerging Markets sector encompassed a broad spectrum of existing and prospect Funds, leading to a research universe of 26 funds. Following the Lonsec review process,... Read more continue reading

S&P: SMA Manager numbers on the rise

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Investor acceptance of separately managed account (SMA) investments is continuing to grow and managers are improving their services on platforms that offer the products. Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today... Read more continue reading

Australian equity market provides yield investment opportunity

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It could be a good time to take another look at Australian equities, if you are a long-term investor, says Paul Taylor, Head of Australian Equities at Fidelity and Portfolio... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital wins new infrastructure investment from UK pension fund

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AMP Capital has won a new investment allocation to its European flagship fund, the Strategic Infrastructure Trust of Europe (SITE) from Merseyside Pension Fund, the fifth largest local authority pension... Read more continue reading

Russell sounds warning bell on fund mergers

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In a new paper launched today, Future Proofing for Industry Funds, global financial services firm Russell Investments said industry funds’ merging to achieve scale and cost efficiencies was not always... Read more continue reading

SPAA announces new board appointment

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The Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has today announced the appointment of Robin Bowerman to the SPAA Board. SPAA Chairman Sharyn Long said the appointment will complement... Read more continue reading