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IMF flags concerns over 'risky' private credit market

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2024
... market emerged about three decades ago as a financing source for companies too large or risky for commercial banks and too small to raise debt in public markets," the IMF said. "In the past few years, it has grown rapidly as features such as, speed ...

Investment managers embracing AI: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024
... of its capabilities to deliver positive economic benefits, with an average expectation of a US$14 trillion boost to the global economy by 2030. Most managers predict AI to increase market efficiency, but some expect it to increase concentration. Interestingly ...

Australian Ethical eyes small caps as play for advisers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
Last year, global equities significantly outperformed Australian equities, largely driven by the remarkable performance of the world's largest technology companies - dubbed the Magnificent Seven. However, Australian Ethical points to stretched valuations ...

Policymakers face significant challenge in regulating AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... expanding, posing a challenge to policymakers attempting to regulate the area. According to Kevin Hebner, managing director, global investment strategist with Epoch Investment Partners, those charged with regulating AI are facing pressure from citizens ...

Family offices still love hedge funds: Preqin

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... (54.2%), and PE (52.9%) performance in the next 12 months. The Preqin Fundraising from Family Offices report is based on a global investor survey conducted in November 2023.

Blackwattle Partners launches global fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2024
The Sydney-based fund manager has launched its first global fund, led by former Antipodes portfolio manager Sunny Bangia. The Blackwattle Global Quality Fund will be managed by Bangia, who brings over 18 years of experience in financial services. Bangia ...

Realindex Investments marks 15 years with rebrand

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
... long-term global growth, "given the breadth of our strategies which include global equities, emerging markets and global small companies." "Although our name has changed, we remain unwavering in our steady conviction in our active investment capabilities ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
Several major superannuation funds such as UniSuper, Aware Super, and Equip Super continue to invest in global weapons companies despite growing concerns among members, particularly as the Israel-Hamas war escalates. This includes France's Thales ...

Legalsuper investment strategy lead departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
... market for a new chief investment officer to replace Zhang. Trusler has a strong background spanning two decades within global and Australian equity, directly managing large and small-cap portfolios. Her career also involved investing in start-up venture ...

Private markets make concrete inroads with advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... the footsteps of institutional investors like super funds, which have progressively moved from zero to 30% allocations to global private markets over the last 20 years. In a bid to temper the volatile macroeconomic environment and capital markets, many ...