Hyperion takes credit for finding growth in Aussie equities

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The post-GFC credit cycle has seen a reversal of fortune for companies with low levels of gearing and organic growth, according to Australian equities fund manager, Hyperion Asset Management.   Mark

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Federated Investors Inc hires Chief Executive Officer for new Asia Pacific subsidiary

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Federated Investors, Inc. (NYSE: FII), one of the largest investment managers in the United States, today announced the hiring of Craig Bingham to lead the firm’s new Asia Pacific subsidiary.

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Cash love affair heading for heartbreak

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Investors’ continuing love affair with cash could be leading them towards heartbreak if they don’t diversify, says David Bryant, head of Australian Unity Investments.  “While all available research shows that

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S&P: Three-Star ‘NEW’ Rating Hunter Hall Global Ethical Trust Hedged Fund

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today assigned its three-star ‘NEW’ rating to the Hunter Hall Global Ethical Trust Hedged Fund. This is a new product offered by Hunter Hall Investment

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Financial Services Council welcomes Investment Manager Regime

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John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council, today welcomed the Federal Government’s changes to the income tax treatment of investment income of foreign funds. “The Investment Manager Regime was

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Managers eye growth as bears disappear, Russell survey says

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Sentiment towards equity markets most positive in five years International equities back in favour with Aussie managers Sentiment towards equities has hit a five-year high as managers ditch their pessimistic

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Russell’s institutional business poised for growth

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New specialists to provide focused resources for industry and government super funds, and financial institutions (non-super clients) Russell Investments today announced a number of strategic appointments dedicated to supporting the

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MLC appoints Stuart Keighran to new role

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  MLC has further expanded its investment management team with the appointment of Stuart Keighran to a newly created role of Portfolio Manager, Property and Unlisted Assets. Stuart takes responsibility

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MLC appoints Nicky Richards as Chief Investment Officer

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MLC today announced the appointment of Nicky Richards as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) following an extensive international search. Ms Richards has more than 20 years experience in global investment markets

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MLC wins investment award for Horizon fund

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MLC has been recognised for excellence in investments with its Horizon 2 Income Portfolio winning Best Conservative Multi-Sector Fund of the Year at the 2010 Financial Review Smart Investor Blue

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