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AMP all aboard CFS, Navigator and Macq platforms

COMPANY RELEASE | WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2009

... of opportunities. "On our recent investment roadshow, there was a lot of interest from financial planners on how Asian equities and corporate bonds could be used in client portfolios," Harrop said. "We are seeing interest in Asian equities for its growth ...

BUSS(Q) seeks Asian exposure

RUTH LIEW | WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2009

... Superannuation Scheme (Queensland), which had $1.46 billion at the end of June, is looking to boost its exposure to soaring Asian equities markets by awarding a $30 million mandate to an Asia ex-Japan manager. David O'Sullivan, chief executive of BUSS(Q) ...

AUI signs Asian equities jv

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2009

Australian Unity Investments has this afternoon signed a joint venture with two leading Asian equities experts, creating a new local competitor in the sector. Five months ago, David Bryant, head of investments at Australian Unity (AUI), kept mum on ...

Yin to market yang

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2009

... the way they regulate their stockmarket contradicts the Western dogma too, and that's a good thing for long-term Asian equities investors. Michael Power, investment strategist at fund manager Investec Asset Management, has a lot of things to say about ...

Asian equities approach fair value

MICHAEL HOBBS | FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2009

... planners may want to reassess their clients allocation to Asia's emerging markets as one investment specialist reckons Asian equities are no longer cheap. Stuart James, senior investment specialist at Aberdeen Asset Management, said Asia's long-term ...

SMSFs miss Asian equities boom

RUTH LIEW | MONDAY, 24 AUG 2009

... super funds may be the fastest growing super fund sector to date, but research shows they are missing out on the Asian equities boom with their negligible exposure to international equities. Ralf Zurbrugg, a professor at the University of Adelaide, revealed ...

Danger signs ahead but bargain stocks a-plenty: Faber

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2009

... gold and silver (sovereign funds will likely buy gold when interest rates are around zero), corporate bonds and Asian equities (many markets in Asia are near 20-year lows). Tapping on socio-demographic trends, Faber is bullish on healthcare stocks in ...

Platypus calls for time out

RUTH LIEW | WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2009

... Platypus, the boutique manager had recommended to directors the liquidation of its Australian Long Short Fund and Asian Equities Fund - both with around $25 million each in funds under management. "Our current view is that Platypus is not at a viable ...

Instreet targets Asian equities

PRESS RELEASE | WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2009

... Lucas, managing director at Instreet Investments, said the planned series would provide investors with exposure to Asian equities, excluding Japan, by tracking the Standard & Poor's Asia 50 Index. "This will allow investors to take advantage of projected ...

Pengana Asian Equities up 20pc

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2009

Pengana's Asian Equities Long Short fund gained 22.5 per cent, net of fees, in the year to June against its benchmark's loss of 6.1 per cent - proof that even in the worst of times, fund managers that make the smart calls can deliver. Not many fund ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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