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Foresight Analytics acquires research firm

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 15 MAR 2021
The independent data analytics group has acquired the analytics arm of an independent rating and research firm as it works to build out its market share. Foresight Analytics acquired investment research and operational capability ratings business Australia ...

Ironbark fund swaps managers

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAR 2021
An Aussie broad-cap equities fund distributed by Ironbark is transitioning to a new fund manager, as the boutique managing it pivots away from broad-caps to small caps. The $25 million Ironbark Karara Australian Share Fund is currently managed by Karara ...

Fidante strikes new partnership

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAR 2021
Challenger's multi-boutique business has partnered with a Japanese asset management giant in a two-way relationship. Nomura Asset Management, which has over $500 billion in assets under management, will support Fidante's Japanese ambitions. Fidante ...

Prime Value hires from MLC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAR 2021
... Fund," he said. "Prime Value's unique approach applies to other investments, including equities, income funds and alternative investments." Prime Value chief executive Yak Yong Quek said Prime Value is growing its funds under management among retail ...

Wingate announces acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
... Investments Kevin Wunsh said tightened regulations in the banking system have created a significant opportunity for alternative finance providers to deliver debt capital solutions to Australian companies. "The business finance market is in excess of ...

PIMCO names Asia Pacific lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
PIMCO has named a new lead for its Asia Pacific business as part of an executive shuffle announced overnight. The global fixed income fund manager promoted Alec Kersman as the head of Asia Pacific, leaving behind his role of head of strategic accounts ...

Channel Capital expands overseas

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021
... supporting investment managers and their clients in all major jurisdictions". Channel said about 70% of non-US domiciled alternative investment funds managed by US SEC-registered advisors are domiciled in the Cayman Islands. "The Cayman Islands remains ...

Colonial First State hires to investment team

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2021
... Perpetual as an investment strategist and portfolio manager. Prior to this he was Select Asset Management's head of alternative investments, and a senior analyst at Deutsche Bank. In his new role at CFS, he will be responsible for manager selection and ...

BOQ acquires ME Bank

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2021
... have total assets of $88 billion and total deposits of $56 billion. BOQ said the acquisition creates a compelling alternative to Australia's big four banks. "Today's announcement is another major step in our strategy to be the leading customer-centric ...

Connectus empowers advisers with Excelerate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021
International wealth management firm Connectus Wealth Advisers is set to roll out a new program aimed at increasing adviser efficiency, driving scale and enhancing the client experience and outcomes. Connectus, which is owned by NASDAQ-listed Focus ...