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Investment

La Trobe buys super specialists IE Group

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2011
National mortgage lender and funds management firm La Trobe Financial Services has bought third party financial services firm, Implementation Efficiency Group (IEG).

Investec fund doubles portfolio in 12 months

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2011
Investec Global Aircraft Fund (IGAF) has increased the size of its portfolio to A$1billion. The fund's portfolio has doubled in 12 months due to the acquisition of 12 commercial aircraft from GE Capital Aviation Services ("GECAS").

Tyndall shifts gears on FI

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2011
While many investors have been 'underweight' in their portfolio allocation into Australian fixed interest, a leading fixed interest manager said there are reasons for them to buy more.

Asia to grow amid inflation threat: ADB

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2011
Asia will maintain solid expansion for the next two years amid fears of inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, according to a report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Economic woes keep US growth in check

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2011
Fund managers hoping for a US GDP growth rate of 3 per cent or better are likely to be disappointed if Harvard academic Martin Feldstein is correct.

Three stars for Glennon small cap fund

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2011
The Glennon Capital Small Companies Portfolio fund was given a new rating of three stars by Standard and Poor's yesterday because of experienced management.

Property primed for inflow pick up

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2011
Fund managers are urging investors not to miss out on property stocks while at the bottom of the cycle because inflows into the sector remain down.

Bendigo aims to empower planners

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2011
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank officially launches Bendigo Wealth with a distinct focus on tailor made customer service from financial advisers.

Fincorp chief handed reduced jail term

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2011
Former chief executive and chairman of Fincorp Investments, Eric Krecichwost, has been jailed for three and a half years.

Janus pools $660m in Global Research

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2011
Global fund manager Janus has won US$700 million ($660 million) of new inflows in the past six months in a portfolio that suits the needs of risk-focused institutional investors.