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Weekly Wrap: Everyone needs growth assets

Friday 23rd of September 2005

The two stories are FundSource's August managed fund review which shows there have been some fantastic returns from equities both in New Zealand and offshore, and the Government Superannuation Fund result.
Double-digit returns from well-structured portfolios are possible. If you don't believe me see Norman Stacey's quote at the bottom of this newsletter

Active management pays: FundSource
Actively managed New Zealand share funds performed well in August, as did international funds. [more]
GSF achieves 11.83% return
The Government Superannuation Fund achieved a pre-tax return of 11.83% for the year ending 30 June 2005. [more]

Despite growth assets delivering there is still plenty of news in the fixed interest/income area.

ING launches another fixed income fund
ING is launching a new fund aimed at older investors who want a regular income. [more]

Blog Thinking about finance companies
One of the hot topics of the moment is finance companies – and how bad they are supposed to be. But let’s get one thing straight here – not all finance companies are bad.
[more]

Although we don't know who is going to be the next government (if I was a betting man I'd say Labour and that Wellington are going to nab the Ranfurly Shield tonight) change is still the talking point.

Submissions on tax changes are due in next week. ASFONZ hate what's proposed and FPIA aren't that keen either.

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