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IOOF Perennial looks to sustainable growth: ASSIRT

ASSIRT research predicts sustainable growth to continue for IOOF Perennial however has placed the investment manager's Asian and Japanese share funds on hold.

New private equity fund for Macquarie

Macquarie Funds Management has launched a private equity fund to be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange called the Macquarie Private Capital Group (MPCG) that will provide exposure to specialist managers across a wide range of private equity sectors.

Planning financial future made easier by Rainmaker's SelectAdviser

Rainmaker has launched a free online directory SelectAdviser aimed at helping consumers find financial planners.

Practice management important for advisers

More than 90 per cent of advisers view practice management as very important with 44 per cent of advisers spending at least 10 hours per month on practice management development.

Optimix reaches $5 billion

Optimix's manage the managers funds has reached $5 billion in funds under management, more than double the total since October 2003.

Super funds super returns may not last: Intech

The positive news on superannuation fund returns continues with the latest Intech Super Survey revealing that funds have delivered the best calendar year result in a decade.

First six months flat for Platinum

Platinum Captial has experienced a flat first half of the 2004/05 financial year with its international investments, despite strong performances by stock markets world wide across all industries, predominantly due to the short positions being held by ...

Aviva receives boost in worldwide sales

UK based financial services group Aviva Plc has announced increase in its business worldwide with its long-term savings and investment products increasing by up to 18 per pent to £16,746 million.

Deutsche merges two LPTs

Deutsche Asset Management will merge two of its Australian listed property trusts, the Deutsche Sentinel and Deutsche Paladin Trust as the fund manager seeks to re-position its LPT capabilities for its clients.

Zurich wrap passes $2 billion

Zurich Financial Services Australia's (ZFS) platform offering, Wrap Account, has followed market trends in attracting funds and has passed the $2 billion barrier.