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Optimix gets optimal rating from Lonsec

... the manager has delivered solid positive value from TAA over the past five years," the Lonsec report said. TAA is a core focus of the Optimix investment strategy and Optimix chief investment officer Emmanuel Calligeris defended the use of the sometimes-controversial ...

Zenith rates Macquarie Morgan Stanley Global Franchise Fund as 'highly recommended'

Zenith has given the Macquarie Morgan Stanley Global Franchise Fund (GFF) a 'highly recommended' rating and has included the fund on its elite "Best of Breed" Recommended List. The fund employs an investment approach that concentrates on high quality ...

InfoComp signs up another global brand

... it wouldn't rule out opportunity-based expansion in other areas such as South East Asia. However the US is not a current focus. "The attraction about the UK is that they know us very well. The degree of fit for Composer is very high. We don't have to ...

Intech passes $6 billion in funds under management

Intech's implemented consulting service has experienced over 80 per cent growth in the past year and has now exceeded $6 billion in funds under management. The service allocates its funds predominantly to Australian and international equities as well ...

CUSCAL on track for 20 per cent profit growth

AAP | FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2005

... for credit unions to lever off their existing member base to do more business. As the market slows down there is a natural focus on doing more business with the existing customer base."

Strategy rethink pays off for Suncorp

... Identifying some internal problems two years ago Suncorp launched a diversified financial services model with a renewed focus on wealth management. "Supported by the solid external environment chief executive officer John Mulcahy and his management team ...

Portfolio Partners Australian Equities Trust an average performer

Morningstar research has given the Portfolio Partners Australian Equities Trust an 'investment grade' rating due to the product's high short-term volatility and average long-term performance. The fund's moderately active strategy has a leaning towards ...

AXA upbeat on South East Asia

... non-recurring items of $547.2 million for the 12 months to end December, Owen said Hong Kong would continue to remain a focus for the group but China and South East Asia represented its long term growth engines. "Success in these markets will, though ...

GPT to team up with Babcock & Brown

... within 18 months. GPT will contribute $900 million and Babcock & Brown will contribute $100 million. The joint venture will focus on investment in offshore property and external funds management - both listed and wholesale. "The joint venture with GPT ...

Market wrap

AAP | FRIDAY, 18 FEB 2005

The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a poor lead from offshore markets is expected to weigh on the local bourse. However, a strong rise in base and precious metals overnight could underpin the local resources sector. The March share ...

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Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

KARREN VERGARA

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago.

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Hostplus Balanced (MySuper) option delivered members 10.8% for the financial year 2025-26, while the Indexed Balanced option and the High Growth option returned members 11.06% and 12.61% respectively.

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO

ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities.

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI

Despite recording positive investment performance, GQG Partners observed a significant outflow, with net outflows of $4.62 billion recorded in the month of June, as FUM slipped to $225 billion at June end, compared to $235.5 billion in the month prior.

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