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MFS on expansion trail

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2009
... - additional funding that will help accelerate its growth strategy in Asia, Europe, the US and Latin America. "Our main focus is having investment people in the emerging markets arena because we think in the next 10 to 20 years, that's going to be the ...

HSBC takes over local distribution

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2009
... Select Equity fund locally. The fund aims to deliver strong relative performance using fundamental research, a long-term focus and strong investment considerations. "What differentiates HSBC is our on-the-ground investment analyst coverage across the ...

EISS appoints Mercer as consultant

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2009
The $2 billion plus NSW-based Energy Industries Superannuation Scheme has appointed Mercer as its new asset consultant. According to an October newsletter of EISS, which caters to employees working in the energy industry in New South Wales, Mercer was ...

Costello joins Future Fund board

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2009
... years. "He has played a critical role in the development of the portfolio and in promoting a culture of excellence and market focus in pursuit of the board's mandate," said Murray. But Costello's appointment has drawn fire from high profile figures ...

CFS and Brookfield scoop property awards

PIR RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2009
... property at Colonial First State Global Asset Management in a statement. Michael Gorman, CFX fund manager said the trust's focus on Australian shopping centres has meant that it has been able to deliver consistent distribution growth. He said that since ...

Finance firms must highlight career opps

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2009
... high levels of remuneration, they must demonstrate the career opportunities they can provide. "There's going to be a huge focus on career development and the ability to invest in that person's career development," said Reed. This issue could become especially ...

Telstra Super seeks investment experts

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2009
... prior investments experience and will work as part of a small specialist team. "This position encourages autonomy and a focus on performance," noted an advertisement from the fund. Both positions are based in the Melbourne CBD.

Perennial and Hyperion win awards

MEDIA RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2009
... ultimately a function of our unique boutique business structure and strong managerial support to enable our investment teams to focus on what they do best: achieving good returns for our investors," said Mike Crivelli, executive chairman, Perennial. ...

Fidelity signs exclusive research deals

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009
Fifteen years ago, Fidelity Investments changed the rulebook on investing by having one of the most research-heavy teams that other investment firms could only dream of. Today, the firm is raising the bar again with a new way of getting proprietary ...

SuperFriend code improves insurance

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009
... Industry Funds Forum Mental Health Foundation SuperFriend developed the guidelines to suit the processes, systems and member focus of industry super funds. The Code of Practice covers the life of the claim, from the time the member makes initial contact ...