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Sargon buyers announce execs, ditch Sargon name

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
... while maintaining and building its technology capabilities. "We retain the conviction that investment in technology and a focus on innovation can drive efficiency and improve service levels and customer experience. It is noteworthy that collectively ...

Hedge funds in the green in May

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2020
Global hedge funds have posted another month in the green, with roughly one fourth of fund strategies now reporting positive returns for the year. Hedge funds around the globe returned 2.54% on average in May, with nearly a quarter posting average returns ...

Global investment manager appoints APAC head

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2020
... and Europe," he said. "By having John join the firm we are now building the capability to invest locally. "Initially, his focus will be on Australia to deploy debt and equity into one of the world's most transparent, liquid and open markets, as well ...

Mayfair to drop use of platinum

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2020
Mayfair 101 has settled its trademark dispute with Platinum Investment Management over the use of the word "platinum" in the Mayfair Platinum brand. The settlement requires Mayfair 101 to cease using its Mayfair Platinum brand name from 30 June 2020. ...

Asset managers leverage tech, outsourcing for growth

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2020
... office, foreign exchange, data management and accounting, these asset managers are able to leverage internal resources to focus on core business activities; namely, distribution, portfolio management, research, risk and compliance. The survey also found ...

Boutique expands investment team

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2020
... our research team overall." It comes following the appointment of Emma Pringle earlier this month as an ESG lead, who will focus on the firm's ESG requirements within its Australian and Asian equities strategies while the firm's former ESG head ...

Pendal bolsters ESG fixed income capability

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2020
... billion. Pendal said its bond, income and defensive strategies team is excited about the new appointments. "The new hires will focus on areas of growth in the boutique and support our ambition to be a leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) ...

The secret to neutralising sequencing risk

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2020
... succumbing to human behaviour if markets got stressed. And they got very stressed," Rachcoff said. Investors should instead focus on real return strategies designed to defend wealth, he said. "Ideally the pre-retiree and retired investors would have ...

Fidelity launches sustainable fund

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2020
... ESG analysis happening in tandem," she said. "We have responded to our clients' demands by substantially increasing our focus on sustainable investment analysis, including the recent introduction of our proprietary ESG, sustainability company ratings. ...

Suncorp nabs business, private banking executive

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2020
... bring significant value to the bank's customers. "I am pleased that an executive of Adam's calibre is joining Suncorp as we focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers and our people," Johnston said. "Technology is pivotal to delivering ...