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CFSGAM launches two new funds

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2011
... core team, although the primary aim will be balanced exposure to equity risk premium, minimising the degree of capital volatility and build portfolio income. The Wholesale Equity Income Fund - Superannuation aims to attract superannuation investors ...

Autumn Angst

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2011
... seen your portfolio grow by 35.4%... and that's including last night's 3.7% drop. There'll be more Europe-inspired volatility in the coming days. But two years from now - perhaps, even a year or just months - we'll here the familiar "shoulda, woulda ...

AMP lands first $30m mandate in new fund

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2011
... strategist and portfolio manager, Nader Naeimi, said this new fund will grow and stabilise returns for investors through a volatility cycle. "We have been working on the launch of this fund based on the changing market conditions and judging on what ...

Value has its risks in emerging markets

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2011
Recent volatility in global financial markets is causing institutional investors to increase allocations to emerging market equities but there are risks involved, according to an emerging markets specialist. Global emerging markets fund management firm ...

Perpetual updates performance, remuneration

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2011
... 75% of the company's revenue was closely tied to the direction of financial markets and therefore subject to market volatility and low investor sentiment, with the underlying financial performance of the company in FY11 needing improvement. Perpetual ...

Private equity activity improves: research

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2011
... Overall the data is encouraging, demonstrating the strength and stability of the industry in times of wider economic volatility and uncertainty." Small and medium-sized firms are funded mainly by private equity managers, which contribute to current growth ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2011
... on Thursday, ANZ Banking Corporation increased its full year profit by 19 per cent to $5.36 billion, but said market volatility and consumer caution was likely to be a factor for some time. ANZ shares were 23 cents lower at $20.67 at 1203 AEDT. Wealth ...

Westpac rise in cash earnings reflects strong results in retail and wealth

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2011
... Institutional Bank's cash earnings were down 2% on last year at $1.4 billion, which Kelly maintained was due to the "impact of volatility in global markets on trading income". "In summary, strong core earnings growth across our brands, supported by sector ...

State Street expands Australian global markets team

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2011
... Martin, senior vice president and head of State Street Global Markets Australia & New Zealand. "Furthermore, with market volatility expected to continue for the foreseeable future, global markets services will be in increasing demand, presenting an opportunity ...

BTIM fixed focus for new financial year

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
BT Investment Management results signify the group's move into the fixed income space, the impact of volatility and acquisition plans for the new financial year. In results posted today, BT Investment Management (BTIM) announced a 8% slip in funds under ...