Funds manager works to rebuild market support after a horror year

Article Abstract:

Funds management firm Hambros Hopkins is trying to regain market support following a difficult financial year. Over half of its $1.7 billion in funds under management have been lost after several superannuation funds deserted for other managers. The unique style of investing is as a classic bottom-to-top manager with a small stock portfolio, half of which is invested outside the fifty leaders stocks.

Company Profile, Hambros Hopkins

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Emerging markets man

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Australian financier Andrew Ipkendanz, the head of a Credit Suisse First Boston investment team, has achieved success by focusing on a niche product in emerging markets, debt instruments denominated in local currencies. His approach, which is dependent on local market forces and cooperation with the International Monetary Fund, has resulted in annual volume of A$1 billion.

Officials and employees, Economic aspects, Credit Suisse First Boston L.L.C.

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Investor Group mops up the small fry

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The accounting firm consolidator, Investor Group, aims towards building companies with huge distribution capability and therefore looks for firms with large volumes of low-end tax return clients. Investor Group's strategies have paid off with the company's capitalization at $85 million.

Australia, Statistical Data Included, Investor Group

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