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NZ Super responds to SRI attack by Greens Party

NICK OLIVER  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2007
The New Zealand Superannuation Board has responded to an attack from the NZ Greens Party that alleged they were investing in companies that manufacture nuclear weapons and cluster bombs. David May, chairman of the Board of the Guardians of New Zealand ...

Perpetual repatriates UK pension benefits

NICK OLIVER  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2007
The British pensions regulator, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, has awarded Perpetual Wealthfocus 'Qualifying Registered Overseas Pension Scheme' (QROPS) status as part of recent legislative changes. This recognition means that UK expatriates will ...

Zenith gives Centro the thumbs up

NICK OLIVER  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2007
Zenith Investment Partners has given the Centro Direct Property Fund International a recommended rating after reviewing the product. The fund offers investors an estimated 7.2 per cent yield and 2.8 per cent capital growth through investments in over ...

Solid stock picks in 2007: Ord Minnett

NICK OLIVER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2007
Ord Minnett has released its top stock picks for 2007, underlined by some key market and environmental factors. For the year ahead Ord Minnett sighted healthy corporate balance sheets, Australia's superannuation system, continued mergers and acquisitions ...

China booming to a bubble?

NICK OLIVER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2007
There are growing concerns that a bubble is forming in the Chinese stock market as local investors drive up prices to record levels, with over 1.4 million new trading accounts opening up in January alone. The Chinese Banking Regulation Commission (CBRC) ...

JPMorgan banks on alternative energy returns

NICK OLIVER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2007
JP Morgan has launched what it says is the first Australian retail structured product giving investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of global alternative energy assets with principal protection. The Alternative Energy Strategic Asset Security ...

Lonsec recognises Cohen & Steers' long track record

NICK OLIVER  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2007
US REIT specialist Cohen & Steers' Global Listed Property Fund has received a positive rating review from Lonsec. The fund, which opened to Australian investors in February 2006 and has returned 19.8 per cent since inception, is considered by Lonsec ...

Clearview cracks $1.65b mark

NICK OLIVER  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2007
Clearview's focus on the affluent 55-plus demographic has seen its platform's funds break through $1.65 billion barrier, representing growth of almost $1 billion over the past two years. "We have generated a lot of sales and increased our profile through ...

PMI boosts sales team

NICK OLIVER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2007
PMI Mortgage Insurance (PMI) has appointed a new head of sales, responsible for developing and implementing operating plans to generate new business while maximising existing customer relationships. Tony MacRae brings with him over 18 years experience ...

Aon appoints new CEO

NICK OLIVER  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2007
Aon has appointed a new chief executive officer and country manager for its Australian operations. Steve Nevett, previously the national general manager for Aon's corporate risk services, has been appointed chief executive officer and country manager. ...