Global listed property strategies are likely to pay income distributions from 30 June, 2011; however, the risks of a fluctuating currency remain, according to Morningstar...
An issue that confuses advisers is widely different ratings for the same fund. The Five Oceans Wholesale World Fund is a case in point, with ratings from investment grade...
PortfolioConstruction Forum asks the major research houses about their most recent projects and appointments....
The financial services industry needs to shift focus away from accumulation to decumulation thinking if it is to adequately meet the needs of those entering retirement....
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly guiding portfolio construction. However, taking an ESG approach can introduce new risks. Chris Kennedy ...
Vanguard and RARE strategies have outperformed their peers following a Morningstar sector wrap of seven global listed infrastructure funds....
Former Morningstar researcher Zac Wallis has joined the Zurich key accounts team as a research relationship manager....
Zurich is entertaining bids for Lonsec as it looks to exit ownership of the research and ratings house....
Most managed funds saw a positive first quarter of 2011 despite natural disasters and geopolitical uncertainty, according to Morningstar senior research analyst Julian Ro...
AMP Capital Investors will continue its sustainable funds strategy with Dr Ian Woods in the lead role, after Michael Anderson announced his departure last month....
Global institutional investment consultant Mercer is looking to increase its competitive presence in the Australian retail research market by leveraging its institutional...
Vague performance fee structures are making it hard for advisers and investors to compare funds....
What asset classes/product types does your firm include under the 'alternatives' label? Why? How many strategies/funds do you rate in each?...
PortfolioConstruction Forum, in association with Money Management, asked the research houses the following questions: What asset classes/product types does your firm incl...
PorfolioConstruction Forum asks the major research houses about their most recent projects and appointments....
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...