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Frontier overhauls research function

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
Frontier Advisors is restructuring its research team in a way that will see Andrew Kemp become head of defensive assets and private markets. While technically not a promotion, the overhaul widens Kemp's remit and gives him added responsibilities. ...

The Australian small-cap conundrum: VanEck

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
Australian investors have traditionally been attracted to Australian small caps, yet locally, the asset class has consistently underperformed when compared to its global counterpart. A new research paper released by VanEck titled Global small-caps ...

Family offices look to infrastructure for alpha

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... half of the 120 US-based family offices interviewed by BlackRock reveal they will increase their allocations to this asset class - significantly higher than any other subcategory of alternatives. More government initiatives will likely bolster infrastructure ...

Nanuk launches currency hedged unit class

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023
Nanuk Asset Management has added a currency hedged unit class to the Nanuk New World Fund to provide a safety net against the impact of currency fluctuations on investment returns. Nanuk head of distribution Dan Powell said: "Over the past 12 months ...

Dutch pension giants back $1.5bn local BTR deal

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2023
... a very successful partnership with the Scape team who have proven themselves to be capable not only of developing first class residential assets but also highly capable of managing through adversity." Bouwinvest director of Asia-Pacific investments Robert ...

4D Infrastructure welcomes new investment director

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2023
... 2023, we continue to see the growing need for infrastructure assets globally and exciting investment themes across the asset class," she explained. She added the hire coincides with the firm's move to increase the depth and strength of its investment ...

HESTA pushes for gig worker super entitlements

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023
... Blakey said. "Super is for everyone, and we need to ensure that all workers benefit fairly and equitably from our world-class retirement savings system," she said. As part of its proposal, HESTA made three recommendations aimed at addressing the challenges ...

Lazard implements new leadership

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023
... as with Lazard colleagues on client business around the world." Jacob said Lazard's 175-year legacy speaks to its best-in-class people and its commitment to excellence in all that we do. "I believe strongly that Peter is the right choice as chief executive ...

J.P. Morgan launches three new ETFs

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023
... more options and flexibility to Australian investors to access the strategy." According to Carlile, JHPI is a hedged share class of JEPI, operating in the same manner and same investment strategy, but uses hedging to minimise exchange rate fluctuations. ...

Consulting triopoly dominates NFP super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023
Australia's top three asset consultants dominate the not-for-profit superannuation sector, serving 84% of the market. According to Rainmaker Information, JANA, Frontier and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) now control 84% of the advised NFP superannuation ...