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Preqin research highlights surge in private capital sector

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016
... returns objectives, it is clear that the alternative assets industry plays a vital role in their allocations. "Many institutions have long-term investment horizons, and the ability of private capital funds to outperform public markets is a key factor ...

Capital not enough to prevent failures

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016
... Conference Byres noted that while a steady accumulation of capital was sensible for Australian authorised deposit taking institutions (ADIs), it is important to remember that capital adequacy is a relative concept. "When we judge a bank's capital to ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016
... to A$2,721.6 billion in the June quarter from A$2,646.7 billion in the previous three-month period. Managed funds institutions' consolidated assets rose by 3.0% to A$2,143.7 billion in the three months to June from A$2,078.0 billion in the March quarter. ...

Thomson Reuters partners with platform provider

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
Thomson Reuters has partnered with a platform provider to deliver a new risk tool for banks and financial institutions. Thomson Reuters has teamed up with the International Payment & Transaction Monitoring Association (IPTMA) to offer subscribers a ...

Local hedge funds fighting for insto attention

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2016
... grade" requirements since the GFC, he added. "It's not just with back office operations. If managers desire fiduciary institutions as clients, it is incumbent upon them to build quality client and consultant reporting mechanisms, automated trade reconciliations ...

US funds launch lawsuit against big four banks

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016
... claim. Several banks have made ASX statements denying the allegations. ANZ confirmed that it and 16 other financial institutions had been targeted in the claim, saying it "has rejected the allegations regarding bank trading and the BBSW made in a statement ...

Efficiency key to performance in low-return world

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2016
Institutions are looking for custodians to improve administrative efficiency to boost performance in a low-return climate, according to BNP Paribas research. BNP's Investment and Operations Outlook 2016 report includes research based on a survey of ...

Praemium launches new managed accounts solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2016
... our clients without the challenges that are commonly faced by platforms owned by vertically-integrated financial institutions," said Praemium Australia general manager Anna Itsiopoulos. Commenting on the launch, Burrell Stockbroking and Superannuation ...

Magellan full year profits up 14%

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2016
... last year's $3.8 billion, the firm continued to see support from larger clients with $1.8 billion flowing in from institutions. Total institutional funds under management stand at $28.4 billion from more than 110 clients. Expenses rose 36% to $74 million ...

Central bank Olympics - the race is on

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016
... and consumer sentiment as well as to ensure smooth funding in foreign currencies by Japanese firms and financial institutions". Unlike the BOJ, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) did not blame Brexit for its decision to lower the official cash rate ...