Articles tagged with 'Fisher Funds'
Fisher Funds fixed income manager departs
13 August 2024 - Fisher Funds fixed interest manager David McLeish has finished up with the firm.
David Boyle gets a new role
5 August 2024 - Two Davids get senior roles at Fisher Funds.
Fisher Funds gets into private equity
30 July 2024 - Fisher Funds has recruited two ex Jarden staffers to head up its new private equity division.
New chapter for Fisher Funds
26 July 2024 - New chief executive Simon Power has made changes to Fisher Funds' exec team.
Fisher hook Kingfish again
23 February 2024 - It's probably not a surprise but Fisher Funds has had its management of the Kingfish investment fund renewed.
Fisher's KiwiSaver FUM sluggish after Kiwi Wealth purchase
30 January 2024 - Fisher Funds chalked up very sluggish growth in its KiwiSaver funds under management (FUM) through the first quarter of owning Kiwi Wealth but the wholesale side of its business is growing at double-digit rates.
US-based TA Associates mulls sale of 34% Fisher Funds stake
24 November 2023 - US-based TA Associates is looking to exit its 34% stake in Fisher Funds, according to the Australian Financial Review.
Ex MP named as new Fisher Funds chief executive
13 November 2023 - Fisher Funds CEO Bruce McLachlan has announced he is retiring and is being replaced by an ex-banker.
Fisher Funds to jettison fees
13 April 2023 - Fisher Funds has announced it will remove performance fees across all its KiwiSaver and managed funds’ multi asset portfolios on July 1.
Kiwi Wealth personnel don't feature in Fisher Funds new investment management team
11 March 2023 - Fisher Funds has revealed its new investment management team post the takeover of KiwiWealth, but few of the KiwiWealth team have survived the merger.
The axe falls at Kiwi Wealth
20 February 2023 - As expected most Kiwi Wealth executives lose their jobs after Fisher Funds takeover.
Fisher get KiwiSaver default status
29 December 2022 - Fisher Funds has confirmed that the Minister of Commerce has confirmed the manager's newly acquired business will keep KiwiSaver default status.
Fisher finally lands Kiwi Wealth
15 August 2022 - Fisher Funds to become second biggest KiwiSaver provider after paying $310 million for Kiwi Wealth.
Fishers tipped to catch Kiwi Wealth
2 August 2022 - Fisher Funds is reported to be the successful purchaser of KiwiWealth.
Fisher sells Master Trust business to Lifetime
2 July 2022 - Ralph Stewart's Lifetime Retirement Income group boosts funds under management with acquisition.
Fisher Funds buys Aon’s Kiwisaver scheme
6 October 2021 - 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.
David McClatchy joins several boards
22 September 2021 - Former ING chief investment officer returns to New Zealand and takes up new board roles.
Fisher Funds donates $500k to mental health charities
30 July 2021 - Investment management firm Fisher Funds has donated half a million dollars to two New Zealand charities to help combat the rise in mental health problems among young people.
Fisher Funds appoints new chief investment officer
1 July 2021 - Fisher Funds names new CIO to replace Frank Jasper.
Fisher Funds - 'not a cut-price fund manager'
14 May 2021 - Fisher Funds chief executive Bruce McLachlan says he is both surprised and disappointed they could not retain their default provider status.
Carmel Fisher swims off to retirement
21 April 2021 - Fisher Funds founder Carmel Fisher is retiring from the boards of three listed investment trusts.
Default KiwiSaver: Which providers are fighting to keep their status?
5 February 2021 - [Updated] Despite a shroud of secrecy from MBIE, Good Returns can report that 7/9 default KiwiSaver providers have applied to retain their status, with two notable exceptions keeping quiet.
Fisher Funds donates meals
9 April 2020 - Fisher Funds will donate 3,000 meals to hospital care staff who have been working on the frontline in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Managers grapple with Covid-19 disruption
4 March 2020 - Active managers say coronavirus-related market disruption should be their chance to shine – although one warns they shouldn’t overstate their ability to “forecast the unforecastable”.
[GRTV] Sam Dickie's 2020 outlook
24 February 2020 - Susan Edmunds speaks to Sam Dickie senior portfolio manager from Fisher Funds about their recent Good Returns Fund Manager of the Year recognition; and gets the low-down on Fisher Funds' investment philosophy and approach for the year.
Fisher Funds adds experienced faces
18 February 2020 - Fisher Funds has made appointments to flesh out its top team.
[GRTV] Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie's 2020 outlook
18 February 2020 - Susan Edmunds speaks to Sam Dickie senior portfolio manager from Fisher Funds about their recent Good Returns Fund Manager of the Year recognition; and gets the low-down on Fisher Funds' investment philosophy and approach for 2020.
Regulation pushes firms to vertical integration
17 February 2020 - Fisher Funds chief executive Bruce McLachlan says new regulation is creating an environment in which it is easier for product providers, such as fund managers, to have their advisers in-house.
Fisher Funds distribution head moves on
13 January 2020 - Fisher Funds’ head of distribution has resigned.
[The Wrap] Five predictions for 2020
10 January 2020 - It's the start of a new year and a new decade. While it's 2020, Philip Macalister looks ahead and makes some predictions around what may happen in the financial advice sector this year.
Life stages research shows big differences in outcomes
19 November 2019 - Lifestages funds are a better option for savers than default KiwiSaver funds, but they’re not all created equal, new research from MyFiduciary suggests.
FuturePlan a reminder to check in with clients
24 January 2019 - Criticism of a closed Fisher Funds scheme has highlighted the issue the sector has with legacy products.
Fisher, Chapman and Crossan all honoured
31 December 2018 - Three women connected with the financial services industry have been recognised in the New Year's Honours list.
Dodds helps old TFAS advisory group rebirth
31 August 2018 - The former TOWER Financial Advisory group is being reborn and Fred Dodds has returned to the group to help with the rebirth.
McLachlan: Pie move 'mildly interesting'
14 June 2018 - Fisher Funds chief executive Bruce McLachlan says his firm won't be rushing to match Pie Funds' move to drop performance fees.
Conservative attitude a bigger problem than fees: McLachlan
25 May 2018 - New Zealand's fund management industry should do more to help shake Kiwis out of their too-conservative approach to investing, one KiwiSaver manager suggests.
Nikko and Harbour hover up more gongs; Fisher and Savage rewarded
18 May 2018 - FNZC was named sharebroking firm of the year, Nikko Asset Management the fund manager of the year - bonds, and Harbour Asset Management the fund manager...
Performance fee questioned
27 April 2018 - More fund managers are likely to claim performance fees this year for returns that did not outperform the market, a researcher is warning.
Fisher Funds adds a new portfolio manager
29 March 2018 - Fisher Funds has made a new portfolio manager appointment.
Fisher Funds chairman resigns
6 March 2018 - Fund manager's chair is turning his focus to a more pressing concern.
Rethinking retirement assumptions
2 February 2018 - Advances in healthcare and technology have improved life expectancy in New Zealand at a staggering rate – by almost two years every decade since 1960. Investors retiring at 65 should be preparing for a long retirement. In this commentary John Berry asks how long should advisers target for their clients’ savings to last, and do historic assumptions for growth asset allocations for retirees need a rethink?
FMA tool ignites fee debate
28 November 2017 - The Financial Markets Authority is being told its KiwiSaver Fund Tracker tool needs a longer timeframe than five years if it is going to make meaningful statements about funds’ performance.
ANZ KiwiSaver gets top awards...again
16 November 2017 - Research firm SuperRatings has awarded Platinum ratings to all three of ANZ Investments’ KiwiSaver schemes for the fourth year in a row. Platinum is...
Fisher Funds: Industry should pull together
31 October 2017 - Bruce McLachlan has recently taken over as the Chief Executive of Fisher Funds Management, coming into the role from the Co-Operative Bank.
FMA fast-tracks roboadvice
18 October 2017 - Advisers can expect to see roboadvice in the New Zealand market next year, and the country’s banks and product providers are already developing their platforms.
Fisher Funds: Industry should pull together
9 October 2017 - New Zealand’s investment management industry should better pull together to represent its own interests and those of New Zealand, new Fisher Funds chief executive Bruce McLachlan says.
Funds not 'true to label': Researcher
7 September 2017 - When is a 'balanced' fund not a balanced fund? When it takes the risk of a growth fund, one researcher says.
Fund Source surprises with awards
30 August 2017 - There were some surprises in the Fund Source Fund Manager of the year awards which where handed out in Auckland last night.
Barramundi skinned in market
21 August 2017 - The Fisher Funds managed listed Australian equities trust, Barramundi (NZX: BRM) has seen its annual profit fall 50% to $2.7 million. The result includes...
TSB Trust to take over Fisher Funds
3 August 2017 - The TSB Community Trust's commercial arm is to buy the 51% shareholding in Fisher Funds it does not currently own.
Performance fees boost managers' earnings
2 August 2017 - Performance fees have helped to lift the fee revenue claimed by fund managers Milford and Fisher Funds.
Fisher joins Rich List
24 July 2017 - A familiar face for advisers has been named among the country's richest people.
Performance fees still need work: Morningstar
19 July 2017 - [UPDATED, ADDS FMA COMMENT] Some New Zealand fund managers are still charging inappropriately structured performance fees, despite FMA attempts to offer guidance, Morningstar director of manager research ratings, Asia-Pacific, Chris Douglas said.
The rising cost of financial advice
19 July 2017 - Hobson Wealth Partners' Warren Couillault talks about the cost of providing financial advice and why he believes it is now 50% to 100% more than it was five years ago.
Harbour appoints new COO to replace Kaye
11 July 2017 - Harbour Asset Management has pointed Ruari McGregor as its new chief operating officer to replace Jody Kaye.
Change at top of Harbour
10 July 2017 - Harbour Asset Management is getting a shake-up at the top level as a key person moves on.
Younger investors rate responsible investment: Fisher Funds
27 June 2017 - Talking about responsible investing is a way for financial advisers to engage with younger clients, one fund manager suggests.
Fisher Funds appoints new CEO
1 March 2017 - [UPDATED] Bank boss Bruce McLachlan is taking over as chief executive of Fisher Funds.
Fisher appoints NZ equities manager
7 December 2016 - Fisher Funds Management has appointed a new New Zealand equities portfolio manager to replace Murray Brown
Carmel Fisher to step down
31 October 2016 - Fisher Funds founder Carmel Fisher is to stand down from her role as managing director of the firm, seeking more work-life balance.
Morningstar 'neutral' on Fisher
6 October 2016 - Fisher Funds’ KiwiSaver schemes have been rated a “reasonable option” by Morningstar.
Fishers buy one of NZ's priciest houses
2 September 2016 - Carmel and Hugh Fisher have one of the swankiest home in Auckland for $22 million. Although their funds management business adopts a growth style they...
Kingfish manager steps down
24 August 2016 - Fisher Funds’ senior portfolio manager Murray Brown is to retire.
Fisher dividend up
5 August 2016 - Fisher Funds directors have taken home a combined dividend of $10.3 million this year. Its annual report shows the total dividend payment rose to $30 million,...
TSB ups Fisher share
20 October 2015 - TSB has almost doubled its stake in Fisher Funds. When Fisher bought TOWER's investment business in 2013, TSB became a shareholder with a 26% equity interest...