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Select links up with European hedge fund manager

Select Asset Management today announced a joint venture with Aspect Capital that will see the European hedge fund manager take an equity holding in Select, which was formed last year in a tie-up with the Swiss-based Gottex Group. "Select is committed ...

AMP Shopping Centre Trust announces 5.5% growth

... in sales and its supermarkets gained 1.3%. "The strong sales performance generated within the ART portfolio reflects the focus of management upon performance and provides a strong platform for future rental growth," said Stephen Costley, ART mamanger. ...

Half of hedge funds fail due to operational weakness: report

Fifty per cent of hedge funds fail due to weak internal infrastructure, according to a study conducted by US financial services technology company Capco. The study, released to coincide with mounting fears on hedge fund collapses, regulation, and transparency ...

SG Hiscock tops fastest growing investment manger table: survey

Paul Cully SG Hiscock and Company was the fastest growing investment manager in Australia in percentage terms in 2002, according to the latest research by Rainmaker Information. The Melbourne-based boutique firm, which specialises in the management ...

Credit Suisse asset allocation outlook downgraded

... underperformance. Morningstar said that CSAM clearly needs to improve its performance in the multi-sector funds area, and the focus will therefore be on Goldston-Morris to assist through the investment committee in driving improvements.

Hedge fund performance falls 0.1% in February: VHFA

... Hedge Funds Advisors (VHFA) said. "The Van US Hedge Fund Index and the Van Offshore Hedge Fund Index, which specifically focus on US-domiciled and non-US domiciled hedge funds, respectively, parted ways in February with returns of -0.3% and 0.1% net," ...

Challenger profits fall 67% to $35.84 million, but inflows grow

... "remained committed" to cutting $20 million from the 2003 calendar year operating budget through sales and job reductions. "Out focus remains on the core business of retirement incomes and funds management, with continued attention being paid to improving ...

Investors shy away from risk as losses kick in: AIM

... "push platform providers" to provide access to all these strategies. For investors, the two-year downturn has increased the focus on the property sector in particular, Beveridge said. They would also "become more price sensitive," Beveridge added.

AMP in damage limitation mode after Moody's downgrade

... continuing earnings opportunities for the Australian business," AMP said. AMP's exposure to the UK market was brought into focus by losses on the FTSE-100 index on Friday. The index fell below the 3,500-point mark to 3491.60. UK commentators have speculated ...

BlackRock wins $330 million UniSuper fixed income mandate

... objective of seeking greater added value above market benchmarks where it makes sense to do so, whilst maintaining a very strong focus on cost control and value for money for our members," said chief executive officer Ann Byrne. David St John, the fund's ...

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WAM active strategy delivers 75.5%

MATTHEW WAI

WAM Active (ASX: WAA), one of Wilson Asset Management's active listed investment companies, has recorded 75.5% in investment performance in the 12 months to 30 June 2026.

Entireti names former Perpetual chief as chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Entireti has named a former chief executive of Perpetual as chair of its board.

Super funds fail customer service test: SCA

KARREN VERGARA

Superannuation funds are apathetic, dismissive and continue to fail members at the most basic service level, a new investigation from Super Consumers Australia (SCA) reveals, which slapped the industry with an overall failing grade on customer satisfaction.

KKR joins consortium to acquire ASX-listed Steadfast

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Global investment firm KKR has joined a consortium, including Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment Group, as a co-lead investment partner to acquire ASX-listed general insurance broker Steadfast.

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