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Investment

Platforms and wraps lead growth in turbulent times

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2011
Despite a chaotic year of investment flows and a negative June quarter, the total Masterfund market grew by $26.7 billion in the 12 months to June 30, with platforms and wraps the main beneficiaries.

Strong culture drives T. Rowe Price

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2011
Global fund manager T. Rowe Price credits its longevity in the cut-throat world of finance to its strong culture - so strong some of the staff just celebrated 25 years with the business this year.

Cash sector surges beyond super

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2011
Nervous investors have been flooding money into the safety of bank deposits since the global financial crisis. This has pushed the deposit sector to a record $1.5 trillion, building a clear lead over the $1.4 trillion superannuation savings pool.

Family office aligns with hedge fund

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2011
Hedge fund, Signature Capital Investments, has partnered up with a Sydney-based family office.

New emerging markets fund earns super mandates

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2011
Neuberger Berman has launched a new emerging markets equity trust aimed at Australian institutional investors and has secured cornerstone investments from Intrust Super and Energy Super.

Brand reputation key to mandate wins

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2011
When choosing new managers, brand reputation is an important investment criterion for more than half of institutional investors, new research suggests.

Apostle partners with US risk management specialist

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2011
US risk management specialist, Windham Capital Management, is breaking into the Australian market through a distribution partnership with Apostle Asset Management, with its sights on retirement income portfolios.

Super funds call for calm amid market fall

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2011
As misery spreads through global stock markets, Australian investors are reminded to wait patiently for a turnaround in fortunes to ensure they don't lock in their losses.

Australian bullion exchange to launch

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2011
Australian investors in precious metals will soon have their own physical local exchange with the upcoming launch of the Australian Bullion Exchange.

Aviva's online backlash to new campaign sparks retreat

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2011
UK insurance behemoth, Aviva, may need to protect its own brand after a social media storm raged in response to its new sponsorship adverts dominating a popular television program.