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Blue Sky targets mandate wins with $19m capital raise

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2013
Blue Sky Alternative Investments has raised nearly $19 million in the first stage of a capital raising program. Blue Sky said it will use the funds to provide additional capital for ongoing co-investment in its managed funds and to demonstrate balance ...

UBS Australia to launch family office service

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2013
... looking beyond the usual investment themes for exclusive opportunities in areas such as private markets and alternative investments, as well as advice on philanthropy," UBS Australia head of wealth management Mike Chisholm said. Head of GFO in Australia ...

ANU fund adopts ethical investment guidelines

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2013
... exposure to all the major asset classes including local and overseas equities, property, fixed interest, alternative investments and cash which are overseen by a five person team that includes an investment director, equities, property and alternatives ...

van Eyk completes rebrand following NZ acquisitions

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2013
... of managed funds, a suite of 8 sector funds covering shares, bonds, cash, property & infrastructure and alternative investments. Blueprint is available on the Aegis platform in New Zealand.

PIS could face class action over "inadequate" advice

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2013
... PIS advisors failed to adequately explain the risks involved in the investment and failed to offer any alternative investments," Whitwell said. "The proposed action will allege that the relevant financial advisers did not recommend an appropriate product ...

Blue Sky grows revenue 48%

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013
Blue Sky Alternative Investments has reported a 48% increase in operating revenue and an after-tax net profit of $3.59 million for the full year to 30 June. Operating revenue for Australia's only listed alternatives-focused fund manager grew from $8.9million ...

Zenith execs to head consultancy firm

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2013
... well as the global resources of Gottex Fund Management. Gottex Fund Management is a firm dedicated to alternative investments that started in 1992 and has over $7.0 billion in fee earning assets. It has offices in Hong Kong, Zurich, Lausanne, Luxembourg ...

Hedge funds can reduce risk, despite reputation

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2013
... Landman said the potential for significant outperformance is also higher. "A well-constructed portfolio of alternative investments can offer a number of benefits, including downside and inflation protection, diversification along time horizons and a ...

US Hedge Fund Association opens in Australia

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2013
... US-based Hedge Fund Association, a nonpartisan industry body aimed at increasing transparency and trust in alternative investments, has established an Australian chapter. The lobbying organisation's membership includes hedge funds, funds of funds, family ...

Former Perpetual exec to head Market Vectors

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2013
... product development. Before that he worked for Credit Suisse as head of product development specialising in alternative investments, hedge funds, commodities and private equity. "Arian has exceptional knowledge and experience in product development ...