Forsyth Barr’s new fund management subsidiary aims to fill a space in the market for a mid-sized active firm and deal with perceptions of any conflict of interest. Octagon Asset Management is essent
New data from the US industry body, the Investment Company Institute, shows a global managed fund market in rude health. According to the ICI data, the amount of money mooching around in regulated fun
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's managed funds graph for the first three quarters of 2020 resembles a big tick. From the peak at the beginning of the year, the line descends sharply to the March low,
Like it or not, political and policy success comes down to implementation and the people who actually deliver. If you are interested in implementation and delivery, nau mai – haere mai, and welcom
By Jonathan Underhill Sept. 24 (BusinessDesk) - Milford Funds , the public issuer of Milford Asset Management's retail funds, reported a 79 percent jump in annual fee revenue reflecting an inflow of m
Estate planning and investment firm Perpetual Guardian Group has acquired Castle Point Funds Management for an undisclosed sum to expand its retail market presence. Signed Tuesday, the acquisition of.
The two-thirds owner of Fisher Funds, Taranaki-based Toi Foundation, has scotched a report in Australian media that it is seeking to quit its holding in the newly beefed-up KiwiSaver provider and fund
Pathfinder chief executive John Berry says investors need to realise that ESG and ethical investment aren’t the same thing. This week, National Capital released its KiwiSaver Value for Money Report
By Jonathan Underhill March 19 (BusinessDesk) - Salt Funds Management, the boutique investment manager set up by its principals about two years ago, has won the mandate to manage AMP Capital's active.
Vista’s second-largest shareholder, Fisher Funds, will vote against its largest shareholder, Potentia Capital, and its attempts to gain seats on Vista’s board. In a notice to the New Zealand Exc
According to the latest annual report for the year ending March 31, total funds in KiwiSaver are now $111.8 billion, up 19.3% on the year. It was the first time the funds passed $100b, and the increas
By Jonathan Underhill Oct. 14 (BusinessDesk) - Fisher Funds Management lifted funds under management by 10 percent to $6.6 billion in 2015, helping underpin earnings in a year when investment returns
The market watchdog alleges current and former directors of Booster KiwiSaver used funds to invest in related wine businesses, gaining an advantage and failing to disclose conflicts of interest. The
The idea that investors have to choose between "responsible investment" and good returns has been decisively debunked, says research released today. The Responsible Investment Association Australasi
Soul Capital was quick to see the potential for artificial intelligence-generated sign language. The venture capital company realised Auckland software developers Kara Technologies perfectly fit its i
BlackRock has made its first private credit investment in New Zealand, financing development in Auckland’s Westgate as part of a $235 million package. The deal just inked will benefit Westgate Town
Nearly one in two infrastructure projects being delivered by government agencies are experiencing delays and transport dominates future spending intentions, a new monitoring report says. Treasury rele
The absence from the venture capital market of the country’s larger KiwiSaver funds is one of the factors holding back early-stage New Zealand companies’ growth, says the chief executive of NZ Gro
While the New Zealand government mulls over introducing new legislation to allow for harder sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, four large state-owned NZ investment funds will be dum
Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager Ashley Gardyne has taken over the role of chief investment officer from Frank Jasper who has decided to step down. Gardyne has been with the specialist investment
Social investment is one of this Government’s big ideas – but what role can private investors play? Jem Traylen talks to three investment experts who are already working in this space. The chair
Investment funds into early childhood education are thriving despite rising costs, staff shortages and inadequate government funding plaguing the sector. While small services struggle to stay afloat
Investment funds into early childhood education are thriving despite rising costs, staff shortages and inadequate government funding plaguing the sector. While small services struggle to stay afloat
Passive investing has been the fastest-growing investment vehicle in recent years, particularly during the pandemic. The following figures – published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG ) in its Global
Fund manager Fisher Funds has bought Aon New Zealand’s KiwiSaver business, adding a billion dollars to its funds under management, although the price isn't being disclosed. Aon is an insurance bro
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