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Australia's first OTC trading desk for digital currencies opens

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2018
... investors the facilities they have while trading other asset classes. "Digital currency markets are just like any other asset class, in that when the market sees a big trade coming through it will move the price against whoever is making that trade," ...

Former Macquarie head of research joins Fidelity

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018
... respond by developing solutions that better suit their needs," Devoy said. "Fidelity International globally offers world class investment solutions spanning equities, fixed income, real estate and multi asset. Combining this global expertise with Richard's ...

Future Fund reshuffles investment team

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2018
... taking responsibility for the investment functions of the chief investment strategist, as well as leadership of the asset class teams. The fund is currently recruiting the newly created role of head of portfolio strategy. A management update this morning ...

Acadian talks big data 2.0, launches A-shares strategy

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2018
... Connect mechanisms. "This strategy highlights Acadian's ability to manage the unique risks associated with the A-shares asset class, such as volatility spikes and market interventions, as we continue to expand our global reach and add to our offerings ...

Morningstar fuels fund ratings with AI

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2018
Morningstar is using artificial intelligence to power its funds rating process to rate more than 10,000 products. The research house has launched Quantitative Rating, a machine learning and quant-driven system that boasts the ability to rate funds at ...

MLC, ANU boost alternatives strategies

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2018
... investors (88%) cited asset valuations as their biggest challenge in 2018, but still expressed an appetite for the asset class, the research firm said. By June 2018, 92% will commit to a new alternative investment. Half of the respondents said it is ...

AXA inks $20 billion deal, pivots insurance business strategy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2018
... share a common culture around people, risk management and innovation. "XL Group has the right geographical footprint, world-class teams with recognized expertise and is renowned for innovative client solutions. Our combined P&C Commercial lines operations ...

Fundraise like a RockStar

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 5 MAR 2018
Lend me your ears. The Financial Industry Community Aid Program (FICAP) 'Who Wants to be a RockStar' is back and it promises to be bigger than ever. What started in 2006 as a slightly unconventional way to give back to the community has now turned into ...

Life insurer profitably improving: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018
Life insurers ended 2017 on a positive note, reporting solid investment revenue performance and an improvement in profitability. APRA's latest statistics in the 12 months to December 2017 show the life insurance industry recorded total revenue of $36.2 ...

LGIAsuper bolsters infrastructure investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... always consider Australian assets that aligned with the fund's investment strategy. "Where we see value in any asset or asset class that aligns with the long-term interests of our members, we'll consider it," he said. Rundle said while LGIAsuper's Australian ...