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PGIA's property rating upgraded to 'strong'

... run the fund's investment process and have done so since April 2003. S&P fund analyst Ken Ostergaard says, "The rating upgrade reflects Standard & Poor's general confidence in PGI's global asset management capabilities, particularly the achievements ...

AMP to assist employers prepare for Choice

AMP is about to roll out a series of seminars across the nation to help inform employers about their obligations in the new choice of superannuation fund environment. The financial services company wants to ensure employers approach the new regime properly ...

S&P gives Principal Global Investors four stars and an upgrade

... and the Global High Income sectors. The 'strong' ratings given to Principal Global Investors Australia (PGIA) signify an upgrade from the 'competent' assessment previously awarded to the manager. Principal Global Investors (PGI) acquired BT Australia ...

S&P likes First Samuel's management and Australian shares offerings

... in S&P's eyes. But while it supports this appointment the ratings house feels Kasian must prove himself before a rating upgrade is granted. FSL has plans to add another member to the investment team and S&P says it will be monitoring this development ...

Navigator migrates to n-link

Navigator's financial planning tool FPI has been upgraded to a new system called n-link, an online software linking the adviser's office to Navigator's administration systems. Advisers will now have access to Stratplan, which allows advisers to automatically ...

Suncorp shares up after positive profit revision

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 JAN 2005
... February 25," Ms Spencer said. She said other insurance stocks were also lifted higher today on the back of the Suncorp upgrade. QBE Insurance Group gained one per cent, up 15 cents to $15.35, and Promina Group Ltd gained 1.7 per cent, up nine cents ...

ASSIRT upgrades Goldman Sachs JB Were

... rating and has upgraded the Enhanced Income sector capability of Goldman Sachs JB Were from 'Competent' to 'Strong'. The upgrade was granted because of the experienced management team that employs a conservative but flexible attitude to managing the ...

For Perennial it is as easy as STP

Perennial investment is set to ramp up its straight through processing (STP) processes, which will allow for more upgraded client reporting and client focus. "STP is an industry initiative and one that we want to be fully ready for," says Perennial ...

Count earnings climb with boost by planners

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 14 JAN 2005
... previous guidance of a 30 per cent rise in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $14.1 million for the full year. The upgrade is based on a jump in funds under advice which at the end of December were worth $7.62 billion, an increase of 20 per cent ...

ASSIRT maintains confidence in AMP but brand still an issue

... managers. Recent staff turnover was the key reason for its Australian shares - value. The fund manager did receive a rating upgrade from competent to strong for its global listed property capability. The research house noted that while it is sceptical ...