Super funds have delivered stronger than expected returns with the losses from the start of the financial year now a distant memory, and despite renewed fears around the trajectory of inflation. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option returned 0.7% over the month of June, bringing the return for the year […]
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The annual Fund Manager of the Year Awards ceremony was held last night in Sydney, with more than 20 individual and group winners announced. The awards program comprehensively covers the industry’s top performers, including senior professionals, top fund managers, boutique funds, new entrants, as well as the rising stars and leaders of tomorrow. As the research partner
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Markets saw an improvement over May following April losses as equities stabilised. While not enough to fully regain the -1.6% fall in April, leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option returned 1.0% to members over May. “As we approach the end of the financial year, funds will be seeking to consolidate
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Lonsec Holdings (Lonsec) is poised to further enhance its position as the pre-eminent provider of investment research, product ratings and managed account solutions as it announces today that its largest shareholder, Generation Development Group (GDG) is seeking to acquire 100% ownership of the Lonsec Group. Under the terms of the agreement, GDG will acquire the
APRA is consulting with industry on the superannuation industry’s approaches and plans to maintain the financial strength needed to operate their businesses effectively and protect their members’ best financial interests. SuperRatings was pleased to deliver a submission in response to the consultation on “Financial resources for risk events in superannuation: Operational risk financial requirement”, which
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This week Lonsec was honoured to be awarded Best Investment Research Firm at the inaugural Australian Wealth Management Awards. At Lonsec Research, we are aware of the trust placed in us by advisers and their clients and as such, end investors are top of mind when we evaluate and rate funds. It is a privilege
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Higher than expected inflation data has shifted the discussion around the outlook for interest rates in April, resulting in falling equity and fixed interest markets both in Australian and globally. This was reflected in superannuation returns as funds reported their first negative monthly return since October 2023. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the
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AMP Advice has engaged BlackRock Australia and Lonsec to introduce a new category of tailored managed portfolio solutions, making it accessible to more advice practices – a first of its kind in the Australian market. CONTINUE READING
