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Time to diversify global alts allocations: Telfer

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023
... the local institutional investment landscape. "Alternatives are an exciting place to invest, and it's been great to witness the strong take-up of alts by Australian institutional investors over the past decade," she said. "However, we're still ...

InvestSense welcomes distribution lead

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023
The investment management consultancy firm, which specialises in multi-asset managed accounts, has brought John Nicoll on as distribution executive. Nicoll brings over 22 years of experience in the financial services sector, having previously served ...

Rainmaker MySuper index outdoes S&P ASX 200

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
The Rainmaker MySuper index reported a 0.6% return for the year to 31 March 2023, continuing its series of positive rolling annual returns. The MySuper index surpassed the broader S&P ASX 200 market index, which posted a 0.1% return over the same duration. ...

Super fund members eye change

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023
The superannuation industry is witnessing a 13-year peak in members' intention to switch funds, according to the latest Super member engagement report by Investment Trends. The report revealed that this surge in switching intention aligns with a substantial ...

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 ...

Venture capital rout rattles advice technology sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023
The recent collapses of local financial advice startups Creativemass and TIQK indicate that the freewheeling days of venture capital funding is drawing to an end. Creativemass, a financial services software provider used by the likes of AMP and Bombora ...

Cadillac Fairview, Gateway launch $1bn fund down under

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023
The Gateway Capital Urban Logistics Partnership (GULP) will focus on assembling a $1 billion portfolio along and across the east coast of Australia, targeting urban core plus, value add and development opportunities. Alongside the new investment vehicle ...

Harvest Lane backs US cybersecurity firm

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
Harvest Lane Asset Management (Harvest Lane) led a $17.2 million funding round for cybersecurity company Votiro, with the investment chief joining the technology firm's board. The new funding aims to accelerate Votiro's global marketing and sales reach ...

The unprecedented economic forces shaping the world

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2023
At the ASFA conference, Macquarie Capital managing director and head of global and Asia-Pacific equity strategy Viktor Shvets said he believes unprecedented economic forces will change the investment climate in the coming decades. Shvets forecasts that ...

Global X launches global carbon ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2022
The Global X global carbon ETF (GCO2) tracks the ICE Global Carbon Futures Index to provide access to the world's largest carbon markets. This includes the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Western Climate ...