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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Darcy Song August 22, 2024. Investment Magazine provides in-depth, monthly analysis of trends and developments for all the businesses in which superannuation funds engage‚ including asset allocation, investment manager selection, custody and fund accounting, member administration, group insurance and compliance.
What happens if investors remove China from emerging market …
WEB7 hours ago · Whether investors include China in emerging market exposures ultimately depends on risk tolerance and views on the outlook for the country. Northern Trust Asset Management deputy chief investment officer and chief investment officer of global equities Michael Hunstad says investors, particularly passive index investors, do not necessarily need to accept China’s weight in the index as a given ...
Emerging-market benchmarks are about country-picking
WEB7 hours ago · About US$1.3 trillion is benchmarked worldwide to MSCI emerging-market indices. On May 31, TSM was 8.6 per cent and China 27.2 per cent of the MSCI Emerging Market Index. One-, three- and five-year index performance in US dollars to end May was 12.4 per cent, minus 6.2 per cent and 3.6 per cent respectively.
Funds keen but stay cautious on emerging markets
WEB7 hours ago · For instance, Australia’s sovereign wealth fund – the Future Fund – saw its emerging markets holdings lift to 6.8 per cent in the March quarter, from 5.9 per cent a year earlier. By comparison, its global equities holdings jumped to 20.3 per cent from 17 per cent a year earlier, while domestic equities rose to 10.1 per cent from 8.8 per cent.
A long and winding road to a better place for members
WEB3 days ago · When a $30 billion superannuation fund has been serving its members for more than three decades, experiencing net member growth, consistently winning awards for the quality and innovation of its products and services, and has built a high-quality full-service financial advice division, but still feels it needs to merge to survive, it speaks volumes about the competitive landscape of the ...
Responsible investment hits record in 2021
WEBSep 14, 2022 · Responsible investments in Australia hit a record $1.54 trillion of assets under management in 2021 according to the latest report from the Responsible Investment Association of Australia. The growth of the market has continued apace as climate change and sustainability tailwinds affecting all parts of the economy continues to build momentum.
Why the whole world is suddenly paying attention to Aussie super
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Save Article. As the assets under management in the Australian superannuation system continue to grow – now up to $3.7 trillion – and as populations around the world age, Australia’s compulsory savings regime is attracting global attention. While it has its shortcomings – including the need …
Key investment opportunities emerge from real estate downturn
WEBApr 16, 2024 · PGIM Real Estate’s Australian head Steve Bulloch anticipates more challenges to come for some assets in the country’s commercial real estate market this year, as investors deal with easing valuations and higher-for-longer interest rates and the prospect of further write-downs. But for some sectors and specific assets, the opportunities are already emerging and 2024 could prove to be a good ...
Impact investing in Australia may take off - Investment Magazine
WEBDec 19, 2022 · While the impact market is relatively small in Australia, it is forecast to grow exponentially to around $500 billion by 2025, from the $30 billion recorded at the end of 2021 according to RIAA data. That said, this research was undertaken before the dramatic fall in markets in 2022. In 2022, we’ve seen strong growth in funds in the private ...
Australian funds well placed to go head-to-head with global …
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · The unique characteristics of the Australian superannuation system position funds to compete on a global stage for the best long-term investment opportunities, even against funds that are many times their size. But despite the advantages, David Whiteley of IFM Investors argues it will take a collective effort by pensions and sovereigns and some long-term planning to fully exploit the potential ...