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China consumption story trumps US trade concerns

This year’s single-best trade was Chinese mid-cap semiconductor and tech stocks, according to UBS O’Connor's Kevin Russell. This illustrates how China’s domestic consumption economy allows it to combat any trade wars with the US.

Jessica SierSeptember 24, 2020

Investment strategy

Active EM managers see opportunity despite capital outflows

Despite the capital outflows emerging markets have more room for both fiscal and monetary stimulus compared to developing markets and will benefit from the supply chain diversification will follow Covid-19.

Ben HurleyJune 4, 2020

Infrastructure

Rest takes control of Collgar Wind Farm

Rest, the $51 billion superannuation fund, has bought the 60 per cent it did not already own in Western Australia's Collgar Wind Farm for an undisclosed sum.

Elizabeth FryJune 24, 2019

Royal Commission

More trouble expected for banks in wealth

Analysts warn investors compensation costs will rise for the big banks, following the Hayne inquiry's hotly anticipated interim report.

Alice UribeSeptember 28, 2018

Events

Active managers will outperform in the low-growth era: UBS

Expected volatility will put managers in position for best performance in 30 years, UBS’s Paul Winter says.

Meredith BoothJune 6, 2018

Governance

Numbers moving to SMSF stalls

David Atkin, chief executive of Cbus has declared the growth in members of industry funds leaving for self-managed super funds at an end. The announcement comes the same day the scheme launches a member direct platform to cater for large account holders who want to manage their own investments. “Members moving to SMSF is an […]

David RowleySeptember 8, 2014

Investment Strategy

Advisers gain access to direct investment options

Industry superannuation fund members have gained the ability to appoint a financial adviser to manage their superannuation and invest on their behalf, using the UBS Direct to Member platform. In a move that sees the industry and corporate super funds more closely replicate the benefits and features of a self-managed superannuation fund, members can appoint […]

Leng YeowNovember 18, 2013

Hedge Funds

Direct investment option at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper has declared bullish growth projections for its direct investment option (DIO) from 12,500 to 50,000 members as its retirement membership grows. The platform, which gives members the freedom of a self-managed super fund in an insured setting, currently manages $700 million for 12,500 members, who hold a further $900 million with the main fund. […]

David RowleySeptember 6, 2013

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