fees

Alternatives

Alternatives a ‘loser’s game’: Ennis Knupp founder

Richard Ennis, an early pioneer of quant investing and co-founder of US investment consultancy giant EnnisKnupp, has a simple message for fund trustees: Liquidate your alternative investments and put the proceeds into index funds.

Ben HurleyJuly 6, 2020

Real Estate

IRR hurdles result in excess fees

The focus on IRR hurdle rates has led investors in value-add and opportunistic funds to underperform real estate core funds, according to Mitch Bollinger.

Ben PowerJune 11, 2020

UniSuper chief executive Kevin O’Sullivan (Photos' Matthew Fatches)

Chant West and Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards

UniSuper leverages in-housing to lower fees

The winner of Default Fund of the Year excelled at returns and cost savings, due in part to a big commitment to managing assets internally.

Elizabeth FryMarch 1, 2019

Featured Homepage Posts

IFM Investors rebates ‘tens of millions’ in fees

The CEO of global fund manager IFM Investors – which is owned by industry super funds – has lambasted the high margins of its peers.

Ben HurleySeptember 4, 2018

Royal Commission

NAB didn’t properly advise on fees, royal commission hears

Members of an MLC super fund who paid a plan for service fee were not clearly informed of less-costly options, the Hayne inquiry has heard.

Ben HurleyAugust 6, 2018

Featured Homepage Posts

Merger helps Equip Super lower members’ fees

Last year’s Rio Tinto deal has helped the fund cut costs by improving its negotiating power and allowing it to consolidate functions.

Jean-Paul PelosiJuly 20, 2018

Policy and Regulation

3% per cent cap on super fees: why it matters

The key to new legislation is it will force indirect and direct fees to fit under the cap.

Andrew MainJuly 18, 2018

Unintentional

Letter from the editor: Some fees are worth it

Instead of its usual focus on fees, ASIC's review of RG 97 must shift the conversation to the value created by active management.

Amanda WhiteJuly 16, 2018

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