Investors who chase fund performance destined to be disappointed

From

Many investors who invest in a managed fund that has been performing strongly are destined to be disappointed by its subsequent performance, an analysis by van Eyk Research shows.  van... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

From

There were a number of positives for growth investments over the past week and this has seen further gains in shares and a back up in bond yields in major... Read more continue reading

Australian fund manager ranked top in Asia

From

An Australian fund manager has been recognised for his high achievement in Asia. Equity Fund Manager of the Year as voted by The Asset magazine’s Triple A Investment Awards 2012... Read more continue reading

Financial Planning Week aims to improve consumer trust and confidence

From

Today marks the commencement of the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) 12th consecutive Financial Planning Week. The national event is a week-long initiative (20 August-26 August) held by the FPA that... Read more continue reading

The invisible force aiding global banking regulation

From

JPMorgan Chase’s recently announced trading or investment loss of US$7.5 billion (A$7.3bn) highlights how the world’s financial system ran smoothly from the 1930s to 2008 largely because commercial and investment... Read more continue reading

Unitholders call for Denison Funds Management to replace the Responsible Entity of 360 Capital Industrial Fund

From

A group of investors, representing 9.2% of issued capital in the 360 Capital Industrial Fund has approached Denison Funds Management (‘Denison’) to take control of the Fund and eject the... Read more continue reading

First half 2012 results show AMP driving earnings growth

From

AMP Limited reported a net profit of A$383 million for the half year to 30 June 2012, up 11 per cent compared with A$346 million for 1H 11[1].  Net profit... Read more continue reading

Zenith rates the Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha Fund RECOMMENDED

From

The Perpetual Pure Equity Fund is a new Australian equity long/short product that has an internal target of 10% p.a. (net of fees).  The fund aims to achieve this objective... Read more continue reading

Adveq opens office in Hong Kong

From

Zurich, Switzerland / Hong Kong.  Adveq, an asset manager investing in private equity funds globally, announced yesterday that it has opened an office in Hong Kong, its third in the region.... Read more continue reading

Australians sacrifice work-life balance to live a better lifestyle

From

Australians are working harder than ever before in order to secure a comfortable standard of living but they are sacrificing work-life balance according to a recent survey commissioned by consumer... Read more continue reading