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AUI JVs a winning formula

Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has more than doubled its funds under management (FUM) to over $5 billion in under three years thanks to its joint ventures with top-performing boutique fund managers. As more and more star fund managers leave big ...

Bigger teams, more products for fixed interest: S&P

CHRIS NICHOLLS | TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2007

Fixed interest managers are increasing the size of their teams and evolving their products to meet retail expectations, according to Standard & Poor's (S&P). The inaugural S&P fixed interest sector report surveyed both the Australian fixed interest ...

Perpetual shifts gears for accumulators

... case of the high growth option) approach. "This means the funds are less volatile than the single manager or single asset class products out there." More importantly, both funds are internally geared, meaning the underlying fund managers do the borrowing ...

Rare coins and banknotes fund to raise $25m

... million through a fund that invests in rare Australian coins and banknotes, giving investors exposure to an alternative asset class that boasts returns as high as 35 per cent. From the '1813 Holey Dollar' to the '1855 Sovereign' and the '1927 Kookaburra ...

PIS Beijing office a world first

CHRIS NICHOLLS | MONDAY, 23 APR 2007

... market, which gives a huge advantage over our competitors," he said. "China's economic boom has created a new breed of middle-class citizens, who are well aware of the need to astutely plan for their retirement. This new breed of wealthy, private Chinese ...

LPTs outgun other asset classes in long term: Russell

CHRIS NICHOLLS | WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2007

Listed investments outperformed other asset classes over the last 20 years, with Australian shares beating their overseas counterparts, according to the 2007 ASX/Russell Long-Term Investing report. The report found Australian LPTs delivered the best ...

PE boom poses risks: IMF

CHRIS NICHOLLS | THURSDAY, 12 APR 2007

Growth in private equity and leveraged buyouts (LBOs) pose risks to an otherwise positive global economic outlook, according to the International Monetary Fund's half-yearly Global Financial Stability Report. According to the IMF, strong corporate performance ...

Deutsche Xenon leveraged hedge fund recommended

HAMISH MADDEN | THURSDAY, 12 APR 2007

The Xenon Alpha Plus3 (XAP3), the third Australian leveraged hedge fund from the Deutsche Xenon brand, has been rated 'recommended' by Zenith Investment Partners. In recommending the product, Ben Davis, senior investment analyst with Zenith, said the ...

Attitude determines financial altitude: Plum

Forget financial literacy. Leading superannuation advice specialist Plum found that attitudes to money are more critical than financial education when trying to get the message across. Plum's senior education development consultant, Michelle Brown ...

Navigator broadens its horizons

CHRIS NICHOLLS | WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2007

... Investment Group. "It's pleasing to offer Navigator clients a range of high quality investment options across the asset class spectrum," said Stuart Fechner, manager of Aviva Research. While mortgage funds continue to play a role within diversified portfolios ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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