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Russell Select scores $400m mandate

... firm's global pursuit of specialist strategies that aim to enhance overall portfolio returns in a challenging market environment," he said. UniSuper's chief investment officer David St. John said Russell's appointment reinforces the fund's commitment ...

Get smart, get real: Russell

... they can expect to make from their investments as they enter what Russell predicts will be a "lower returns" market environment. Russell's US based portfolio strategist, Dr Stephen Woods, told investors to stop chasing returns that aren't there. "Most ...

Fixed interest managers now adding value: InvestorWeb

... could add to investments after fees, InvestorWeb now believes some managers have only just adjusted to the new market environment and are beginning to thrive. Managers who are flexible and who are using a variety of value-add techniques, including duration ...

A bullish approach to AMP's Value Plus strategy

... characteristics at times. Accordingly, Morningstar believes this strategy has worked well in the current bullish market environment. While head of strategy Tony Oesterheld is still at the helm after recent staff departures, Morningstar has reservations ...

Russell launches new international property fund

Russell Investment Group has launched a hedged, multi manager, multi-style fund allowing domestic investors access to a diversified portfolio of property securities listed on international stock exchanges called the Russell International Property Securities ...

Domestic insurance premium rise at lowest rate in 12 yrs -survey

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 6 AUG 2004
... monthly rise in 12 years, reflecting increased competition. \"This reflects the sector\'s continued stable market environment,\" JP Morgan senior insurance analyst Shane Fitzgerald said. Domestic motor insurance 12 month premiums rose by 2% on a weighted ...

ING Office overcomes difficult market to lift profits

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2004
Financial services group ING said its ING Office Fund (IOF) overcame a difficult market environment to post a 12% lift in full year profit to $91.6 million. IOF chief executive Tino Tanfara said the result was assisted by the fund\'s first acquisition ...

AXA eyes China for future growth

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2004
AXA Asia Pacific Holdings chairman Rick Allert said today there will be new opportunities for the group when the market in China opens further at the end of 2004. "The economy in Hong Kong is showing signs of strong growth and the Closer Economic Partnership ...

NAB boss says UK operations in good shape

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003
... Mr Cicutto said NAB's banks had good opportunities to generate organic growth, given the UK's regulatory and market environment was "not dissimilar" to Australia's. Meanwhile, a difference in calculating methods led to a difference of opinion, of about ...

"Opportunistic" managers lead the way in brighter outlook for international equities

... The research house said part of the reason for the recommendations is the need for managers to perform in a market environment that will be marked by the lack of dominance of any style or common factors for a prolonged period, as well as uncertain medium ...