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Investment

ASIC proposal exposes investors to default risk

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2009
The regulator's proposed listed corporate bond market has been welcomed by the industry but one bond manager warned its timing could pose a risk to retail investors.

Van Eyk ventures into NZ

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2009
Van Eyk Research has taken its first major step into the New Zealand market with the signing of AMP Financial Services New Zealand as an anchor client.

Pengana finds gems in emerging companies

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2009
The Pengana Emerging Companies Fund is celebrating its fifth anniversary, and investors will be happy to know they have pocketed more than 15 per cent annualised net return for their investments.

Still a lucky country: research

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2009
Around 40 per cent of Australians expect their household finances to improve next quarter compared with only 3.7 per cent bracing for the worst, research shows.

REIT review shows signs of stability

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2009
One ratings firm is more confident in Australian real estate investment trusts (REIT) after a review found more funds rated 'four stars' than before.

Future Fund targets credit assets

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2009
The Future Fund is eyeing credit investment opportunities in the US and locally to boost the returns of its debt portfolio.

State Super invests $270m in Epoch fund

COMNPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2009
State Super Financial Services has injected $270 million into Epoch Investment Partners' Global Equity Shareholder Yield strategy.

BTIM wins $450m into 130/30 fund

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2009
The BT Wholesale Australian Long/Short Fund has attracted $450 million in institutional mandates in the last four months, during one of the most turbulent periods for hedge funds hunting for inflows.

UK variable annuity sales dive

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2009
UK demand for variable annuities has dropped significantly during the third quarter of 2009 as sales fell from more than $610 million to over $250 million.

Property associations seek carbon clarity

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2009
A direct property Investment industry body has called for the industry to work closer with the government to explore the impact of carbon emission laws.