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AEP, GSFM launch Australian film fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023
... Hollywood. GSFM chief executive Damien McIntyre said the fund aims to provide access to an attractive, alternative asset class while also supporting the Australian film and television industry. "GSFM's goal is to partner with high calibre investment ...

Tishman Speyer, Raffles Family Office launch APAC fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023
... APAC UHNWs," Kwan said. "It is part of our ongoing commitment to support their growing demand for geographical and asset class diversification." Raffles Family Office managing partner, real estate Joe Kwan added: "We look forward to embarking on this ...

Class action commenced against IG Markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
Piper Alderman and Omni Bridgeway have filed their class action against IG Markets, representing investors that lost hundreds of millions trading contracts for difference (CFDs). In October 2022, the two firms said they were planning an action against ...

Industry funds' illiquid assets scrutinised

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
The Australian superannuation system allows investors to shift between options and funds daily, raising critical questions about liquidity. Despite requirements under SPG530 - Investment Governance, public disclosure on liquidity stress-testing is relatively ...

Family offices maintain a steady course: Goldman Sachs

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... average allocation to hedge funds is unchanged since 2021 at 6%. "However, we have seen improving sentiment around this asset class with low correlation strategies, such as macro and market-neutral trading, leading the charge," Goldman Sachs said. Compared ...

Funding boosts ASIC greenwashing remit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
ASIC will tighten its scrutiny of greenwashing as part of the Labor government's crackdown on protecting investors against investment scams and other misconduct from product issuers. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers bolstered ASIC enforcement activity ...

Liontrust, GAM to create $100bn fund manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
Liontrust Asset Management will acquire Zurich-based GAM to create a nearly $100 billion (£53bn) entity. GAM, which has about $39.3 billion (£20.9bn) in assets under management and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, said that it is in favour of ...

More misfortune for Magellan

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
... of $2.4 billion, comprising net retail outflows of $0.4 billion and net institutional outflows of $2.0 billion. By asset class, the fund manager reported a loss of $1.5 billion in its Australian equities, falling from $6 billion to $4.5 billion in a ...

FCA simplifies listing rules to attract global companies

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023
... example, in 2021 the FCA moved to improve the listing regime by lowering free float levels, allowing certain forms of dual class share structures and introducing digital financial reporting. FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi commented: "London is a major ...

NZ Super Fund chief executive resigns

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023
... enjoy working alongside," he said. "I am so pleased to have been part of the team that has built the Guardians into a world class asset owner, recognised globally for its strong investment performance, leading approach to ESG, reporting and transparency. ...