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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Fund manager Mercer says New Zealand KiwiSaver managers shouldn’t shy away from more investment in private assets despite the International Monetary Fund’s unease over illiquidity in Australian pe
A United States fuel cell tech company has successfully pursued a twice-bankrupt New Zealand man for nearly US$2.8 million (NZ$4.85m) after he made fraudulent claims to attract investment in a shell c
The Financial Markets Authority has censured Pathfinder Asset Management for misleading promotions of its KiwiSaver Funds ethical investments. The marketing campaigns relate to investments in companie
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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