Centrepoint’s managed account solution, vMAPs, has released a new range of high quality investment models with two of the world’s leading asset managers, Dimensional and Russell Investments, to complement its successful Ventura/Ibbotson models.
Centrepoint’s Group Executive for Investment Solutions, Mat Walker, said, “We have been able to bring world class investment managers to the table with Ibbotson/Morningstar, Dimensional, and Russell Investments.
“This will assist advisers to deliver client investment objectives and support an increase in adviser engagement with their clients in terms of lifestyle goals and strategy,” Mr Walker added.
“The investment models are underpinned by the internationally recognised managed account technology provider Praemium, who have just been named ‘International Platform of the Year’ at the International Adviser Product and Service Awards 2016.
“This follows on from their Australian Lonsec SMA Platform of the Year Award’ 2014,” he said. “We’re delighted to be partnering with Centrepoint,” said Dimensional Australia CEO Glenn Crane.
“Like us, they’re focused on great outcomes for advisers and their clients. The Ventura/Dimensional managed account program helps us do that together by efficiently delivering an evidence-based, cost-effective investment solution.”
Dimensional has over 35 years’ experience in bringing evidence based academic research to real world portfolios.
Pete Gunning, CEO of Asia Pacific for Russell Investments, said, “We are pleased to extend our 15 year relationship with Centrepoint by making our multi-asset investment expertise available in a managed account solution,”
The range of solutions from each of the three world-class asset managers is aimed at supporting advisers to provide leading investment solutions for their clients and reduce the back-office burden for advisers.
The unique structure of managed accounts combines all the benefits of managed funds and direct investments with professional management, lower costs, improved tax outcomes, and transparency.
“We are very excited that our platform administrator won the International Adviser ‘International Platform of the Year’. This demonstrates the world class quality of our solutions.”
“We will continue to design and source premium solutions for the benefit of all investors and their advisers,” Mr Walker said.
