Morningstar announces Fund Manager of the Year winners

Morningstar has announced the winners of the Morningstar New Zealand Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2010.

Thursday, March 3rd 2011, 11:21AM

Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year 2010 - AMP Capital Investors

The Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year 2010 is AMP Capital Investors. This is the third consecutive year AMP Capital has taken out the top award. The manager was also a finalist in the fixed interest, domestic equities, and international equities award categories, and has ably demonstrated how consistency in performance is the key to long-term results. Head of Equities Guy Elliffe and Head of Fixed Income Grant Hassell have shown that a tried and tested process executed by talented and stable investment teams will continue to produce top-notch results for investors.

Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year Fixed Interest 2010 - PIMCO/Tower Investments

The Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year Fixed Interest 2010 is PIMCO/Tower Investments. Pre-eminent fixed income fund manager PIMCO was Tower's sole sub-manager for global bond assets until joined by Wellington in November 2010. PIMCO founder Bill Gross is the face of this operation, but he's surrounded by a deep and talented pool of professionals who share his passion. PIMCO generated impressive results in 2009 and 2010, drawing on its expertise to take advantage of shifting market conditions to add substantial value for investors in Tower's funds.

Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year Domestic Equities 2010 - Milford Asset Management

The Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year Domestic Equities 2010 is Milford Asset Management. After coming a close runner-up in 2009, Milford is well-deserving of the 2010 award for investing in New Zealand shares. Led by investments industry stalwart Brian Gaynor, Milford has delivered consistently for investors by making shrewd calls on local plays such as Diligent (NZX:DIL) and Restaurant Brands (NZX:RBD). Gaynor's broad knowledge of the New Zealand corporate environment and active market presence have enabled Milford to unearth lower-profile but stellar-performing names. The firm also has a strong focus on the investor-friendly characteristics of transparency and disclosure.

Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year International Equities 2010 - OnePath

The Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year International Equities 2010 is OnePath. The fund manager also took this award in 2009 and 2008. OnePath's well-constructed approach to international equities investing draws on three world-class fund managers in Franklin Global Advisors, LSV, and MFS. OnePath has carefully selected all three to play specific roles in the portfolio, a combination that continues to reward investors in OnePath's international share funds.

Morningstar KiwiSaver Fund Manager of the Year 2010 - OnePath

The Morningstar KiwiSaver Fund Manager of the Year 2010 is OnePath. OnePath offers New Zealanders dependable and transparent KiwiSaver options with a broad selection of fee-competitive choices. The OnePath KiwiSaver options have also generated strong performances in 2010 and over the past three years. Morningstar's analysts consider OnePath the best all-around solution for New Zealanders' retirement savings needs, and it's especially commendable that it's one of the biggest players in the sector.

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