Financial planners and fund managers are wary of risks in the global economy, but are still open to market opportunities....
The past 12 months have proven challenging for most fund managers, with above-index returns eluding most of the sector. Ashleigh McIntyre reports....
Ratings house Standard & Poor's has strengthened its research team with the appointment of a ratings analyst, the return of a senior specialist and two sector head promot...
The median balanced super fund grew 1 per cent in February, but global volatility in March looks set to wipe out this calendar year's gains, according to SuperRatings....
Hedge funds have been the target of some tough criticism in recent times. Benjamin Levy examines what is being done to restore confidence in the sector. ...
Since their inception, the eight Platinum international funds have exceeded their respective indexes by a staggering 10 per cent per annum. Robert Keavney explores the cu...
After what has been a difficult year for fund managers, research houses and advisers have started to shift focus from short to long-term performance, according to Hyperio...
Australia did not experience the dramatic downturn experienced by other markets during the global financial crisis, but neither has it enjoyed the massive upswings. This ...
Boutique fund managers have questioned the results of research released by Datamonitor showing that 80 per cent of independent investors would only buy assets from large ...
Equity Trustees has continued to strengthen its recently restructured corporate fiduciary and financial services division with the creation of the roles of national manag...
The majority of fund managers around the world expect their company’s return on equity to remain below pre-crisis levels, while many are increasing their focus on c...
Pinnacle Investment Management has appointed Alex Ihlenfeldt to the role of chief operating officer (COO) as the firm expands its capacity and grows its third party distr...
Equity Trustees restructures to better accommodate responsible entity issues....
Increased turnover is expected in financial services as specialists take their bonuses and run....
China leads the field when it comes to emerging markets, but there are some attractive alternatives in the sector. Benjamin Levy reports....
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...