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QIC enters private debt, hires from AMP Capital

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021
... infrastructure. Jones will lead the teams conducting origination, analysis and management of private debt at QIC. Its initial focus will be to develop an infrastructure debt offering. QIC manages $85 billion in infrastructure, real estate, private capital ...

Janus Henderson adds to global leadership

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021
... teams," Adams said. Speaking of his appointment, Graham said: "I am delighted to join Janus Henderson Investors as they focus on expanding their global institutional presence." "I am looking forward to representing their considerable investment capabilities ...

WFH arrangements need planning: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021
... needed. "While the steps taken facilitated a relatively seamless transition to working from home, there is now a need to focus on planning for the medium to long-term given that hybrid work arrangements are likely to remain for some time," he said. Bastion ...

Natixis launches racial equity strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2021
... are proud to provide an investment offering that could help divert funds away from fueling racial injustice, and instead focus on promoting equality," said AIA president and portfolio manager Curt Overway. The AIA Racial Equity Portfolios strategy is ...

JPMAM hires ESG expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2021
J. P. Morgan Asset Management has welcomed an ESG data expert as the regional lead for investment stewardship as part of its commitment to sustainable investing. Felix Lam is the new head of investment stewardship for Asia ex-Japan. His responsibilities ...

Fidelity enters UK advice market

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2021
... income advice supported by four pension transfer specialists. A further six advisers will be joining in January who will focus on investment advice across the range of Fidelity products.

QBE takes final hit in FCA test case

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 JAN 2021
QBE has lost its final effort to overturn the UK Supreme Court decision against it in relation to policy wording issues, losing its appeal bid in the High Court. The test case was launched by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to resolve legal ...

Chief economist update: Eurozone at risk of double-dip

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 18 JAN 2021
The longer the Eurozone takes to get on top of the resurgence, the longer the lockdowns, the greater the risk of a double-dip recession. COVID-19 infections in Europe started re-appearing and multiplying sometime around October last year. The growth ...

First Sentier launches infrastructure fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 JAN 2021
First Sentier Investors has launched a new US-listed infrastructure fund that is managed locally. The First Sentier American Listed Infrastructure Fund (FLIAX) aims to achieve income and capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of up to ...

Newton IM adds Future strategies

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 JAN 2021
The BNY Mellon subsidiary has launched three investment strategies that are poised to benefit from the opportunities in sustainability. Newton Investment Management will manage the Future Earth, Future Food and Future Life global equity portfolios and ...