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UBS installs new property managers after ING deal

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2011
Two UBS property funds have been put on hold by Standard & Poor's Fund Services, following managerial changes linked to the acquisition of ING Investment Management. The UBS Global Property Securities Fund and the UBS Property Securities Fund had their ...

Global port manager to leave AMP fund

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2011
... portfolio manager for North America, will take on Ward's duties in addition to his own. In response, Standard & Poor's Fund Services has put the AMP Capital Global Property Securities Fund 'On Hold'. "Mr. Ward is viewed as a key member of AMPCB's global ...

Hunter Hall Asian value fund earns three stars

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2011
... surprises in store for investors familiar with Hunter Hall's other equities products," said Justine Gorman, analyst, S&P Fund Services. "While there is limited track record to assess the manager, early impressions are the portfolio is likely to produce ...

Manager tenure impacts success: S&P

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2011
... adversely affect morale, investor relationships, and the fund manager's corporate brand," said Justine Gorman, S&P Fund Services analyst.

Bennelong absolute return fund earns top rating

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
... Leaders Fund, received a 'recommended' rating from Zenith Investment Partners and a three star 'NEW' rating from S&P Fund Services.

Littler departure puts CFSGAM fund on hold

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
... Fund. Dawn Kanelleas, also a senior portfolio manager will cover the large cap resources sector. Standard & Poor's Fund Services has placed the Wholesale Australian Share Long Short - Core Fund 'on hold' following the news of Littler's departure. "While ...

Invesco shifts Asian focus to consumer demand

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2011
... talking about this consumer demand theme it was essential that we did include India," said Yesberg. Standard & Poor's Fund Services has placed the Invesco Wholesale Asian Share Fund, which remains active until the end of September, 'On Hold'.

Northern Trust MD changes hands

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2011
... Islands, based in Guernsey from November 1 this year and will report directly to Peter Cherecwich, head of global fund services and regionally to Wilson Leech, chief executive officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Cutts replaces retiring ...

SMA managers raise standards

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2011
... performance of separately managed account funds on platforms is rising steadily, according to Standard & Poor's Fund services, which upgraded one manager and downgraded another in its recent sector review. S&P upgraded the Dalton Nicol Reid Australian ...

Clime gains three-star rating for Aus equities fund

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2011
... should own it," Katz said. "If there's nothing in the market worth owning we can be 100% in cash." John Huynh, S&P fund services analyst, cautioned the fund had significant key person risk given Abernethy's level of experience relative to the team. "The ...