Vital’s chair says it initially approached the Canadian firm with a proposal to buy out its management contract last year.
Market Outlook: Fisher Funds chief investment officer Frank Jasper on the week ahead.
Strong gains for tourism companies as utilities ease.
Economically Speaking: How asset prices can remain elevated even as economies remain weak.
Margin Call: Markets are downplaying the attractions of banks and insurers.
Market Outlook: Harbour Asset Management portfolio manager Shane Solly on the week ahead.
David Parker a minor shareholder as well as an investor in its funds.
Margin Call: Asset values may look high but if low interest rates are here to stay, prices can be justified.
Market Outlook: Fat Prophets head of research Greg Smith on the week ahead.
On the Money: Brent Sheather probes whether unlisted property is less volatile than a listed fund.
