Perpetual Ltd
New approach for changing scene
| Damon Frith
Frith | Is the equities broker dead? The answer is not quite but certainly the industry is changing.
Perpetual
| Kate MillsStruggling funds manager Perpetual got some succour last week when it was revealed that hedge fund Regal Funds Management has built up a 4 per cent stake in the company.
Leadership challenges
| Jackie Range
For those in the top job, weakening support means it’s time to find the source of discontent and turn things around.
Opportunity stocks
| Damon Frith
Looking for long-term value in the sharemarket seems quaint but it is possible.
Frozen unlisted mortgage fund frustration
| Andrew Heathcote
Unlisted mortgage funds have lost the steady income stream appeal that they used to have before the global financial crisis hit.
The un-sentimental bloke
| Jeanne-Vida DouglasPragmatism, a willingness to make capital investments and a dedication to profitability have paid off at GUD Holdings.
Alinta encore, Wesfarmers wannabe
| Damon Frith
Frith | The former head of Alinta is planning to build a business empire, but it is unclear whether he will focus on single sphere, or emulate the Wesfarmers diversity model.
Fixed income in back in fashion
| Damon Frith
Fixed income funds fell out of fashion when the boom delivered high returns elsewhere, but investors are now taking a fresh look at risk.