Many managers are reviewing their investment strategies post global credit crisis are deciding to return to passive investment and government, bonds – but this is wrong, a well-regarded manager says.

Auckland

Super Fund kicks manager off the team; Russell research helps investors answer: passive or active?; GMK changes trustee

Hawk continues to circle Cynotech investors; Moody’s downgrades PINs notes series 2005-1; Closing in on Marchmont Securities’ identity.

Mortgage Link has announced that Licensed Operator Approval has been given to Sharon Kent from Mortgage Link Wairarapa, Masterton.

Macquarie Private Wealth has appointed Camron Brugh as an investment adviser in its Auckland office.

Auckland

This week can be characterised as one peppered with news about changes in the financial advice world.

Somewhat unconventionally - and rather unpopularly we suspect - we remain bearish on the outlook for near term inflation rates in much of the global economy, based primarily on the current adverse trend in Asian export prices. 

Former corporate crusader Simon Botherway has quit his position on the board of DNZ Property Group just months after accepting the role.