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Financial Planning

Back to school for MA providers

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2008
It may soon be school season for the Institute of Managed Accounts Providers (IMAP) members as the professional body prepares to uncover an education program to promote awareness of the managed accounts (MA) industry.

More bulls than bears

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2008
More than three quarters of Australian investment managers expect high corporate earnings growth in Australia, a far more optimistic view than their US and European counterparts, according to an AXA Rosenberg survey.

High conviction champions

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2008
Opportunistic and high conviction funds passed the 'bear market test' with flying colours, based on recent performance data.

Australia number 1 in managed funds

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2008
Australia retains its status as the global lead in managed funds, as investors continue to pump more into the sector compared with their US and European counterparts.

Investors swarm to Asian hedge funds

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2008
The Asian hedge funds industry continues to expand exponentially as investors flock to pour more than $12.4 billion into the market last year.

ASIC charges Fundamental adviser

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2008
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has charged Peter Braun, former financial adviser at liquidated Fundamental Group, with eight offences including dishonesty and providing investors with false information.

Zurich sets up Climate Change council

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2008
Zurich Financial Services Group has developed its very own Climate Change Office and Council to ensure climate change issues are incorporated into the firm's policies and products.

Valad splurges $138m for debut purchase

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2008
Time waits for no man, and Valad Property Group has certainly taken the proverb to heart as it wastes little time in snapping up three London office properties with its newly established UK Opportunity Fund.

Investing in BRIC, food, feed and fuel

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2008
Goldman Sachs JBWere (GSJBW) yesterday launched the Keystone Funds - Series II, paving the way for investors looking to sink their teeth into the firm's latest international investment opportunities.

Alt energy funds ready for 2030

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2008
While alternative energy indices have outdone the ASX300 in the past five years, the prospects of the sector just got better on the back of new energy demand forecasts.