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AustralianSuper marks $30b milestone

AustralianSuper is fast becoming the titan of all super funds after reporting a near 50 per cent increase in funds under management (FUM) to over $30 billion in under 18 months. AustralianSuper told members about the record growth of FUM at its annual ...

Portfolio Partners predicts 30-year resources boom

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2007
Portfolio Partners predicts Australia is about to experience a "30-year resources boom", and has developed a new Australian Resources Trust to take advantage of it. The trust will invest in oil and energy, as well as base metals and small cap agricultural ...

SimCorp wins Schroders SG

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2007
Schroders Investment Management in Singapore is the latest manager to join SimCorp's growing client list in the Australia-Pacific region after this week signing a deal to take on Simcorp's Dimension as their information management platform. "It's a ...

Northern Trust opens local shop

Global custodian Northern Trust, the US-based custodian selected by the $51 billion Future Fund, flagged its more serious intention to service the local market with the grand opening of an Australian headquarters. In May, the Future Fund handed the ...

Australia to become an investment exporter: Perpetual

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2007
The biggest challenge facing funds managers is finding places to invest the wall of money that is flowing into Australia's already $1 trillion funds management market, said Emilio Gonzales, chief investment officer for Perpetual Investments. Illustrating ...

AMG appoints ex-GMO exec to head Aussie office

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2007
The Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) has appointed GMO Australia's ex-head of business development as managing director of its new Australian office. Gregor Rennie joins AMG from his role as head of business development with GMO Australia, having previously ...

Perpetual repatriates UK pension benefits

NICK OLIVER  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2007
The British pensions regulator, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, has awarded Perpetual Wealthfocus 'Qualifying Registered Overseas Pension Scheme' (QROPS) status as part of recent legislative changes. This recognition means that UK expatriates will ...

Dexion raises $586m and launches AUD share class

UK listed fund of hedge funds (FOHF) Dexion Absolute has completed a record $586 million share issue raising on the London Stock Exchange and has launched a new Australian dollar denominated share class for local investors. "It's now denominated in ...

Southern Cross aims to invest early with VC fund

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2006
Southern Cross Venture Partners has launched a $200 million venture capital fund with a focus on early stage investments and propelling new Australian businesses on to the global stage. Southern Cross Venture Partners aims to leverage its strong existing ...

If the HAT fits: Intech launch into absolute returns

Intech Investment Consultants has launched a new high alpha Australian shares trust which will disregard short term volatility in favor of a pure performance focus. However, Intech's new Australian Shares Alpha Trust (HAT) will not suit everyone, said ...