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

Fresh bubbles in the Southern seas

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Raphael Gallardo, Natixis Asset Management, says the inevitable slowdown in Chinese real estate is set to hamper commodities prices, and explains why this is bad news for Australia. “A real estate... Read more continue reading

ASIC appoints expert to review fees and costs disclosure settings

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appointed Darren McShane to conduct an expert review of fees and costs disclosure in superannuation and management investments. This follows ASIC’s announcement... Read more continue reading

Bennelong to sponsor up-and-coming cycling team

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Bennelong Funds Management is the new naming rights sponsor of Australia’s strongest domestic cycling team, to be known as Bennelong SwissWellness Cycling Team p/b Cervelo. It is the top-ranked team in... 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

Ardea hits $10bn funds under management milestone

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Fixed income specialist Ardea Investment Management today announced its total funds under management had exceeded $10 billion. Ardea Principal and co-founder Ben Alexander welcomed the achievement, saying it was underpinned... Read more continue reading