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Financial Planning

AMP gets Oriental with China Fund 2

AMP Capital Investors has released its second direct product - AMP Capital China Fund 2 - a refined version of its successful AMP China Fund, launched last year.

New head of research at Macquarie Funds Management

Macquarie Funds Management will look to develop its investment processes in its domestic cash and fixed interest and currency division following the appointment of Lloyd Alty as its new head of research.

Asgard gives investors 15 more funds to choose from

The Asgard and eWrap investment menus have been boosted with the addition of 15 new funds.

Planners still optimistic on equities

Financial planners are still upbeat on equity markets, according to the latest survey of the industry by Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM).

Supporting role for MMC's share strategy

Morningstar has given MMC's wholesale Australian share strategy a 'recommended' rating however points out its substantial cash holding can drag down returns.

JDV dismisses IWL offer

The board of on line share trading service provider JDV has recommended its shareholders reject IWL's offer to acquire their shares citing several reasons including the inadequacy of the offer price, the fact that any synergies resulting from the acquisition ...

Rivkin Financial Services begins shareholder push to sell broking business

The board of Rivkin Financial Services (RFS) is preparing to battle some of its shareholders and is canvassing support for six motions to be voted upon at the group's general meeting held later this month.

Hastings fund makes a quiet ASX entry

AAP  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2005
The Hastings High Yield Fund listed on the Australian Stock Exchange at $2.00 today - even with its partly paid security price.

Socially responsible investing moves to mainstream

Mercer Investment Consulting's 2005 global Fearless Focus survey has revealed socially responsible investing (SRI) will become common practice in investment management with 73 per cent of investment managers predicting the incorporation of social/environmental ...

Bell Potter rolls out retail Bridgewater funds

Bell Potter Funds Management will release two retail funds to the Australian market from US investment management company Bridgewater Associates, the first time the latter has opened its funds to retail clients.