S&P cautious on Challenger

19 December 2008 | S&P analysis examines problematic outlook.

Regulatory environment runs counter to investment

18 December 2008 | Criticisms of regulatory environment for carbon reduction infrastructure.

Morgan Stanley fund 'on hold'

17 December 2008 | Team changes lead to ratings review.

Legal action over poor Orchard investments

11 December 2008 | Claims poor decisions by SAI Group impacted share value.

FUM falls again

11 December 2008 | Retail managed funds drop 3.9 per cent in September quarter: Plan for Life.

DIY Funds Management

11 December 2008 | COLIN OWENS considers the strategy options available to the investing public

Asian emerging markets positive

09:45 AM | To slow rather than contract: Allianz.

Equities downturn hits tax revenues

9 December 2008 | Tax Commissioner confirms impact of financial crisis.

Recession but no depression

9 December 2008 | Bank of New York Mellon chief economist expecting a sharp global decline.

Fund managers detect value in equities

8 December 2008 | Still cautious but seeking value in some markets.

Illiquidity a super issue

8 December 2008 | QIC research confirms super stress points in downturn.

Rebuilding trust the primary priority

8 December 2008 | Research points to trust as the priority for fund managers when dealing with clients.

City Pacific to sell financial services business

5 December 2008 | To maintain focus on funds management and property.

B&B moves to address funding problems

4 December 2008 | To recapitalise as part of funding solution.

Departure sees Fidelity fund 'on hold'

4 December 2008 | S&P places fund 'on hold' following departure of portfolio manager.

Credit Suisse positive on Australia

4 December 2008 | Financial services group outlines its policy settings.

Dexus in $300 million equity raising bid

4 December 2008 | Group seeks to secure debt to 2010.

Downturn to spur resurgence in direct investing

3 December 2008 | Friends, family, Internet and media continue to dominate investor attitudes.

Mariner defends position

2 December 2008 | Gives assurance to bond holders.

S&P places BlackRock fund 'on hold'

27 November 2008 | Key analyst departures prompt ratings house to place fund 'on hold'.

HFA funds 'on hold'

26 November 2008 | Currency hedging issues hit HFA rating.

Analysts endorse AWM/IOOF merger

25 November 2008 | Analysts see upside in merger of IOOF and AWM.

Currency fluctuations hit AMP fund

25 November 2008 | Ratings house places AMP fund 'on hold' as hedging policy changes.

NEWS UPDATE: AWM's Kelaher wins in scale play

24 November 2008 | AWM/IOOF merger delivers scale but reflects tough markets.

Cromwell fund 'on hold'

19 November 2008 | Analyst departure sees fund placed 'on hold'.