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Patriot makes Zenith small caps shortlist

A new Melbourne-based fund manager, Patriot Asset Management, has joined small caps stalwarts Ausbil Dexia and SmallCo in Zenith's top five recommended fund managers specialising in small companies.

After tax is where returns are at: Navigator

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2006
Investors need to compare after tax returns when looking at managed Australian equities funds according to Navigator, with recent research showing returns vary widely.

SnowyHydro snow job?

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2006
Pre-registrations for the anticipated $3 billion SnowyHydro initial public offering may be open today but resistance to the sale shows no signs of watering down.

CommSec product to tap into Chinese neighbours

KATE HAGE  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2006
CommSec has joined the increasing ranks of fund managers offering Asia-only funds by launching a five year investment product called Capital Asia to DIY investors.

Allianz scores S&P ratings upgrade

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2006
S&P has raised its rating on Allianz Australia to A+ with a continuing positive outlook, reflecting its strong business position.

Mellon buys Walter Scott

Financial services giant Mellon Financial has bought Edinburgh-based Walter Scott & Partners for an undisclosed sum as part of the group's move to beef up their non-US investment strategies.

Print Super rolls out insurance sweeteners

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2006
Print Super has announced significant improvements to its death and total and permanent disability cover for members, as well as a reduction in the cost of salary continuance insurance.

Emerging markets to bounce back after correction

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2006
Emerging market equities came under the spotlight in last week's global markets downturn with some predicting a fall in investors' appetite for risk, but economists say it only signals a temporary correction for the sector.

Sage joins the Tandem team

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2006
Sage Financial Services has bought Tandem Financial Advice's Cronulla operation, Advice Financial Solutions, and has begun transitioning the combined businesses into the Tandem group.

CARE Super opens ASX200 trading for members

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2006
Industry super fund CARE Super has announced a new investment option which will allow members to actively invest in ASX200 stocks.