AMP Capital New Zealand appoints Chief Investment Officer

 (28 July, 2011 - PDF   67 KB)

AMP Capital Investors continues to build capability within its funds management business in New Zealand with the appointment of Peter Verhaart to the newly created role of Chief Investment Officer, New Zealand. Peter will report to David Kiddie, Chief Investment Officer & Head of the Multi Asset Group, based in Sydney.

'Wall of worry' continues to loom large over markets

 (20 July, 2011 - PDF   96 KB)

The “wall of worry” will see share markets remain volatile in the near term according to Dr Shane Oliver, AMP Capital Investors’ Chief Economist and Director of Investment Strategy. It’s little wonder investors became concerned again,” said Dr Oliver at AMP Capital’s quarterly briefing for media. “While shares often climb a wall of worry, the list of worries has become more perturbing over the last three months.”

Quarter volatile but growth assets continue to perform strongly

 (20 April, 2011 - PDF   78 KB)

Despite a sharp correction during March, shares ended the first quarter with positive returns, as listed risk assets, including global property, again supported the AMP Capital diversified funds performance over the quarter and year to 31 March 2011.

Growth asset performances strong over quarter

 (8 February, 2011 - PDF   33 KB)

Growth assets put in a robust showing over the quarter and year to 31 December 2010 said Bob Cunneen, senior economist with AMP Capital’s Investment Strategy Team. Although bonds underperformed due to rising yields over the quarter, AMP Capital's stable of diversified funds produced positive returns for the quarter and year on the back of strong equity performances.