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Super funds push for better hedge fund governance

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
... "Good governance and good transparency obviously helps those situations." Bruce Tomlinson, IAC chair and head of alternatives at Sunsuper said the committee hopes that, over time, hedge fund managers will adopt the principles and work closer with AIMA ...

Sunsuper renews Mercer mandate

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2011
... advice across asset classes and also per industry sector. "In the past couple of years we have also introduced global alternatives, equities, bonds and real estate boutiques to integrate more seamlessly our consulting and research capabilities to provide ...

AQR earns $150m of mandates for hedge fund strategy

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
... said Wills. Another key selling point is price. "We have intentionally priced this Fund at the cheapest end of the alternatives peer group, providing a strong value proposition to investors in the alternatives space," said Wills. The Mercer mandate ...

Mercer adds to global infrastructure team

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2011
Mercer has expanded its alternatives investment capability with an addition to its infrastructure team. Toby Buscombe will join Mercer's global infrastructure investment team later this year after more than a decade with Access Capital Advisers, most ...

Super funds signal intention to delve into overseas property

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
... assets from 2.3% to 3.2% in the same time period. "Recent equity market instability has prompted investors to seek alternatives that reduce overall portfolio volatility and non-listed property has always been known for its low correlation with traditional ...

Treasury Group "transformational" year

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2011
... assets class, McGill said Australian equities were decreasing in their significance to the company over time while alternatives were increasing, on the back of RARE success and the general direction and "evolution" of the group. When compared to 2007 ...

Advance embarks on multi-blend approach

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2011
... Advance Asset Management has launched two new funds and reshaped another to maximise its multi-blend approach in alternatives, Asian shares and cash, while getting ahead of competitors by conforming to new regulations. Launched yesterday to direct investors ...

Hedge fund forum to tackle tough questions

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2011
... host the Australian Hedge Fund Forum 2011 in Sydney to discuss the big issues facing the industry and look at how alternatives can regain their footing in the midst of the current financial turmoil. Speakers at the event will include Greg Medcraft, chair ...

PIMCO urges SMSFs to get active

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2011
... more value still. Lonsec's 2011 income funds sector review found that the shift towards index funds and low cost alternatives might be to the detriment of returns. "Given the dislocations and upheaval in global financial markets since the GFC, active ...

Consultant warns super funds on alternative rush

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2011
Institutional investors are in danger of allocating too much capital to alternatives, with "genuine assets" thin on the ground and often overpriced, according to investment consultant Chris Condon. A recent study by Towers Watson showed that allocations ...