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CFA Institute launches private markets, alternatives certificate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
The CFA Institute has launched a private markets and alternative investments certificate to Australian investment professionals. The private markets and alternatives investment certificate is suitable for those aspiring to roles at general partner firms ...

Family offices feeling optimistic about 2024

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
Hopes are high for global family offices as Citibank's latest report records overall optimism for the next 12 months, notwithstanding concerns about inflation and geopolitical strife. According to Citibank's Global Family Office Survey Insights 2023 ...

Franklin Templeton launches alternatives fund in Australia

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2023
... subsidiary K2 Advisors, which specialises in managing funds within the alternative asset class, with a specific emphasis on hedge fund strategies. Its objective is to generate returns that are not tied to economic conditions, while maintaining a vigilant ...

Mayfair 101 calls for senate inquiry into ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023
... out. Recent reports from The Australian suggest an email from John Hempton, founder and chief investment officer of hedge fund Bronte Capital, that was sent directly to ASIC deputy chair Karen Chester may have been what triggered the regulator's ...

Alium Capital enters wholesale market

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023
... Alium appointed Matthew Newham as its head of distribution. Prior to Alium, Newham served as head of distribution at hedge fund VGI partners, as well as holding senior roles at abdrn and JANA.

E&P appoints new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023
E&P Financial Group named a new chief executive as the incumbent announces his resignation after four years at the helm. Peter Anderson, who is also managing director, is to step down on December 31. He will be replaced by head of E&P capital Ben Keeble. ...

Asset managers ride the storm: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023
While recent volatility has undoubtedly rattled the investment management landscape, it hasn't deterred asset managers from their future plans, according to a recent global study. The study, conducted by Coalition Greenwich in partnership with Northern ...

Bank of England launches first system- wide stress test

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2023
The Bank of England (BoE) overnight launched its first system-wide stress test to understand the behaviours of banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in volatile financial markets. Recent chaos across UK markets has led to the system-wide ...

Soros hands the reins to son

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
... Soros Fund (later the Quantum Endowment Fund) in the 1970's, and is well-regarded as one of the most successful hedge fund managers in history. His personal net worth is approximately $9.9 billion.

New Quantum reveals Nasdaq listing plans

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
... Canna-Global, New Quantum will now be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NQH." New Quantum's primary sponsor is hedge fund Beaconsfield Capital Management (Beaconsfield Capital). The transaction reflects an estimated proforma enterprise value ...