@t a glance articles

Designed specifically for financial advisers, this e-newsletter will update you on economic and financial market news as well as key information on AMP Capital's fund range.

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Articles of interest

Global property securities - does the investment proposition still hold?
Since early 2007, global financial markets have presented challenges, experiencing significant shifts in sentiment, with volatility a prevailing theme. Global property securities have not been immune to these movements. While in our view, conditions are likely to improve in the medium to long term, some investors have questioned whether the benefits of investing in global property securities continue to apply.
(September 2008)

AMP Capital Core Infrastructure Fund acquires Angel Trains
The AMP Capital Core Infrastructure Fund has made a fourth direct acquisition, Angel Trains, one of Europe’s leading train leasing companies. Based in the UK, Angel Trains has a combined value of over €6 billion (A$10 billion) and has a leading position in the UK passenger market.
(September 2008)

The anatomy of a deal part 3
Investing in infrastructure involves an array of skills above and beyond merely owning an asset. Sourcing deals, winning contracts and managing assets all involve significant amounts of time, experience and expertise. We bring you the last article in a three part series that looks at the origination process and what goes on behind the scenes of some of the major infrastructure deals that shape the AMP Capital Core Infrastructure Fund.
(September 2008)

Australian listed infrastructure different to global
The Australian listed infrastructure sector has underperformed global listed infrastructure markets in recent months. Many investors are, in our view, incorrectly assuming that global and domestic listed infrastructure markets are the same. However, the structure and nature of the two markets make them significantly different. We look at the reasons why.
(August 2008)

The anatomy of a deal part 2
Investing in infrastructure involves an array of skills above and beyond merely owning an asset. Sourcing deals, winning contracts and managing assets all involve significant amounts of time, experience and consideration. We bring you the second article in a three part series that looks at the origination process and what goes on behind the scenes.
(August 2008)

AMP Capital Enhanced Yield Fund voted number one
The AMP Capital Enhanced Yield Fund (the Fund) has been awarded ‘Multi-strategy Income Fund of the Year’ in the AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2008. The award comes as the Fund, launched in 2003, celebrates its fifth birthday.
(August 2008)

AMP Capital launches Digital INsights
At AMP Capital we believe technological innovation complements the needs of our clients and the progress of our business. This belief is the driving force behind the launch of our contemporary and progressive new website, AMP Capital Digital INsights.
(July 2008)

AMP Capital Core Infrastructure Fund acquires Spanish asset
The AMP Capital Core Infrastructure Fund has acquired approximately A$20 million of assets in Spanish infrastructure group Compañía Logística de Hidrocarburos (CLH). CLH is the largest pipeline and storage network for refined oil products in Spain, with a 77% market share in Spain for the transportation of light refined products. 
(July 2008)

The anatomy of a deal part 1
Investing in infrastructure involves an array of skills above and beyond merely owning an asset. Sourcing deals, winning contracts and managing assets all involve significant amounts of time, experience and consideration. We bring you the first of a three part series that looks at the origination process and what goes on behind the scenes of some of our major infrastructure deals.
(July 2008)