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Investment

FMs turn to equities in 2009

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2008
Six of the world's largest fund managers are bullish on US, Asia Pacific and emerging markets equities in 2009, according to an HSBC survey.

IG Markets launches brand campaign

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2008
CFD provider IG Markets will spend $5 million on a local campaign as part of a global push to raise public awareness of the FTSE-listed brand in Australia.

Green funds to benefit from new govt policies

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2008
A global economic slump could delay but won't reverse long term growth trends in the environmental technology sector, particularly as 2009 is shaping up as a crucial year for environmental policies in the US and Europe.

Asgard and IOOF add Patriot funds

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2008
While some fund managers are now struggling to get their business to advisers, the little publicised Aussie equities boutique Patriot Asset Management's products have won places on Asgard and IOOF's platforms.

Investors back AUI property proposal

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2008
Investors in three of the five Australian Unity Investments property vehicles have voted 'yes' to the firm's proposal to staple five property syndicates to establish a $400 million retail property fund.

Adelaide Bank opens Guaranteed Term Deposit

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2008
Adelaide Bank has launched the Guaranteed Term Deposit, which provides investors with access to the Federal Government's cash deposit guarantee for amounts above $1 million.

Fidelity Europe fund 'on hold'

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2008
Standard & Poor's has revised its rating of the Fidelity Europe fund from 'four stars' to 'on hold' after key portfolio manager Trygve Toraasen left the firm.

Vianova weathers financial crisis

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2008
Savvy fixed income managers such as Vianova have emerged victorious in the bear market as their minimal sub-prime exposure and backing of bonds pay off, according to Australian Unity Investments.

Instreet funds gain second platform

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2008
Instreet's Reliance Commodities and Reliance Global Allocation fund have been added to the BT Wrap platform.

FMs back a winner 50pc of the time

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2008
Only half the investment decisions equity fund managers make add value, Inalytics research found.