08/11/2020
Challenger hit by annuity decline
It said Challenger had launched initiatives to react to this such as Retire with Confidence tool and refreshing its Index Plus product.
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08/11/2020
Japan’s GPIF bounces back from record pandemic-triggered loss
The stock gains were mirrored in the pension fund’s investment portfolio.
08/10/2020
Indonesia bonds top Asia ranking despite monetisation fears August
The gains in rupiah securities came on the heels of a warning that the debt-sharing plan could erode the central bank’s independence and trigger a sovereign-rating downgrade.
08/10/2020
New platform launches for super funds
"Funds were recently told by Senator Jane Hume that scrutiny and pressure to rationalise and evolve will be ongoing."
08/10/2020
Boutique launches multi-asset fund
The new fund draws on strategy of the NZ version, which Milford says is the largest multi-asset fund in New Zealand and has been running since April, 2010.
08/10/2020
JPMorgan and UBS Wealth Both See Value in Corporate Bonds
JPMorgan says credit as an asset class appears ‘cheap’
08/10/2020
Macquarie to transfer legacy pension product
The change will lower administration fees for all transferring members, according to the trustee, Macquarie Investment Management.
08/07/2020
China’s fund launches soar 44% in first half, raise 1.065 trillion RMB
Nine of the ten largest listings were balanced and equity funds, led by Southern Growth Pioneer Balanced Fund, which raised 32.11 billion RMB.
08/07/2020
Targeted communication from providers key to AE awareness
Aegon surmised that a 22-year-old auto-enrolled on the minimum wage could currently build a pension pot worth £106,900 by the time they reach state pension age.
08/07/2020
Mirae Asset to launch more China themed ETFs
The firm now manages $880m in China-focused thematic products in Hong Kong.
08/07/2020
Former Aberdeen duo back with Sydney boutique
Bishop said now was a great time to start the business, as Australia faces its first recession in 28 years and many corporates face difficulties, perhaps for the first time.
08/06/2020
Singapore Exchange Launches International Reit Futures
Set to debut on August 24, both futures are designed in accordance with Commodity Futures Trading Commission guidelines, which would allow broad distribution to U.S. and global institutional investors, the announcement said.
08/06/2020
How Will Singapore Perform In Asia With The Pandemic?
Singapore’s thirst for excellence is visible, being one of the most competitive economies in the world, with excellent education system, world class in medical field and is also one of the richest nation.
08/06/2020
Manulife Singapore launches Manulife Advisory Group to enhance customer access to insurance and investment solutions
Manulife Advisory Group will enable larger insurance penetration and accelerate the rate of financial inclusion in Singapore.
08/06/2020
Allianz Resilient in Asia Pacific Amid Crisis
Total revenues in the Property & Casualty business rose by 21.3 percent to €659 million, with positive contributions from the majority of markets in the region, especially China, Thailand and Malaysia.
08/05/2020
Retail investors fuel funds into India's beaten down companies
The global flood of cash from central banks and governments has spawned a boom in individual investing, and with it a surge in risk taking
08/05/2020
Access to finance for developers 'toughest since GFC'
Developers have also had to find significantly more equity to get a bank loan, with average loan-to-value ratios (LVRs) tightening from 62.5 per cent to 50 per cent over the same period.
08/05/2020
Benefits of Singapore Variable Capital Companies
VCCs will help fund managers by providing them with a structure that offers both tax efficiency and more operational flexibility than has been available to them in the past.
08/04/2020
Super fund for women adds fee
The indirect cost ratio for the balanced option went from 0.11% to 0.124% in the balanced option and from 0.11% to 0.143% in the new option.
08/04/2020
Myanmar to make civil service pensions compulsory under proposed legislation, report says
Compulsory civil service pension contributions have long been the norm in a number of Myanmar’s neighbours in Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Malaysia.