Investors demand more features and services from online brokers: 2020 1H Australia Online Investing Report

From

Specialist researcher Investment Trends has released its 2020 1H Online Investing Report, an in-depth study of the preferences and behaviours of online equities and ETF investors in Australia. Key highlights:... Read more continue reading

SMSFs reactive but resilient through volatile pandemic markets

From

Despite return and yield concerns during the peak of COVID-19 induced volatility, self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees are optimistic about market recovery, according to the 2020 Vanguard/Investment Trends SMSF investor... Read more continue reading

Diversification and liquidity key priorities for SMSF advisers amid market uncertainty

From

While over 70 per cent of self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees are satisfied with their financial planner, a large and growing proportion of SMSFs still have unmet advice needs, according... Read more continue reading

Top ESG Rating for RARE Infrastructure

From

RARE Infrastructure, a leading listed infrastructure manager, has received a high rating from the world‘s leading proponent on responsible investing – Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI). The PRI was formed in... Read more continue reading

Lonsec rates ECP Growth Companies Fund ‘Recommended’

From

Copia Investment Partners has announced that Lonsec has awarded the ECP Growth Companies Fund a “Recommended” rating in its first review of the Australian equity investment manager. The Fund is... Read more continue reading

Lonsec upgrades Chester High Conviction to ‘Recommended’

From

Copia Investment Partners has announced that the Chester High Conviction Fund has been upgraded to a “Recommended” rating by research house, Lonsec. The Fund offers investors a concentrated and benchmark-unaware... Read more continue reading

GQG Partners continues growth in the Australian wholesale market

From

US-based fund manager GQG Partners continues to grow its Australian business with a $20 million allocation from boutique investment advisory firm PlayfairTan to its global equity strategy. Darren Cunneen, investment... Read more continue reading

Australian Eagle Trust upgraded to Superior rating from Australia Ratings

From

Australian Eagle Trust Long-Short Fund has been upgraded to a Superior rating from Australia Ratings. Australia Ratings stated in their announcement: A rating of SUPERIOR is the highest rating on... Read more continue reading

Zenith awards “Recommended” rating for Schroders global private equity fund

From

Schroders’ recently launched global private equity fund has been awarded a “Recommended” rating from research house Zenith Investment Partners. The Schroder Specialist Private Equity Fund provides investors with diversified exposure... Read more continue reading

Australian Eagle Trust upgraded to ‘Superior’ rating

From

Australia Ratings Analytics (Australia Ratings) has assigned an investment rating of ‘Superior’ ‘to the Australian Eagle Trust (the Trust). A Product Complexity Indicator of ‘Yellow’ has also been assigned to... Read more continue reading