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AustralianSuper hires head of international, private equity

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... Conference, AustralianSuper head of asset allocation Alistair Barker spoke to top global trends impacting portfolio construction. In particular, Barker highlighted the diffusion of technology, and the importance of having the right risk strategy in p ...

Alternative real estate is on the rise: AXA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... non-traditional real estate among investors. "Alternative real estate can make sense and it comes down to portfolio construction, diversification and resilience of a portfolio," he said. "If you look at the thematic around that allocation from a risk ...

Top global trends impacting portfolio construction

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... globalisation, and the diffusion of technology are worldwide trends that significantly influence the process of portfolio construction. In a panel discussion at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ASI Conference, Goldman Sachs Asset Management ...

MA Financial strengthens lending business

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... unsecured credit, or personal lending. Wyke said MA doesn't take mezzanine financing positions in either real estate construction or real estate, rather, opts to be the whole loan. "We don't have conviction at this point in the cycle on consumer ...

Tim Unger quits Willis Towers Watson

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... frameworks. During his 22 years at WTW, he has worked in several different roles, including manager research, portfolio construction, client consulting, and more recently, sustainable investment. In 2021, Unger was appointed WTW Australia's head ...

Qualitas scores another $700m from ADIA

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023
... particularly in the residential and development sectors." Just last week, Qualitas received a $750 million investment in its Construction Debt Fund II by an unnamed institutional investor.

Magellan reverts to old leadership model

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023
... "Magellan has enhanced its investment frameworks which are leading to improved outcomes across decision-making, portfolio construction and risk management. We are pleased with the benefits we have seen from these changes, particularly across our Global ...

Institutional investor pumps $750m into Qualitas fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
The commitment to the Qualitas Construction Debt Fund II will allow the investment manager to capitalise on upcoming attractive opportunities in the commercial real estate (CRE) private credit sector. The commitment of $750 million by an unnamed institutional ...

Multiple moves in Aware investments team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... research and management, Cornwell has extensive experience in manager research, selection and analysis, and portfolio construction. She also has significant experience in researching and analysing ESG risks and opportunities. In her role at First State ...

High rates impacting REITs: Quay

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... is impacting deliveries today, Blaess said, while new development, and thereby future supply, is being impacted by construction cost inflation combined with a restrictive financing environment. "Nowhere is this dynamic more obvious in Australia right ...