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Ironbark launches global infrastructure fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
... that is managed by Fiera Infrastructure, an affiliate of Canadian asset management firm Fiera Capital. Ironbark head of funds management Alex Donald said Ironbark EagleCrest Infrastructure is a unique offering that solves for some of the key limitations ...

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 ...

Active Super to face action over greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... Super's website, disclosure documents and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. "There is much competition among super funds for new members, and we know that funds seek to attract members with promises their investments will not be exposed to certain ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... characteristics of these indices remain a highly subjective issue." Higgins noted that Zenith does not rate either of the Vanguard funds which have been pulled up by ASIC on greenwashing grounds. However, when assessing funds or ETFs that track customised ...

Banking sector fears propel family offices towards metals

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023
... of respondents believe that the US Federal Reserve will pause rate hikes, and an equal number consider gold an excellent hedge against general market volatility. Approximately three-quarters of family offices expect inflation to continue to surpass official ...

ASIC sues Vanguard for greenwash in bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023
... the fund, at least 14 issuers that collectively issued at least 27 bonds. ASIC alleges that these bonds exposed investor funds to investments which had ties to fossil fuels, including those with activities linked to oil and gas exploration, highlighting ...

E&P appoints new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023
... Slater and Gordon, Hastings Funds Management and Arrium, as well consulted for banks syndicates, bond holders and hedge funds. Anderson is a chartered accountant and previously worked as a liquidator. Keeble has been the managing director and head of ...

Asset managers ride the storm: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023
... have not only had to respond to passive investing, but they also need to focus on other forms of competition, such as hedge funds and private equity strategies." Interestingly, only 10% of global respondents said competition from these types of structures ...

Bank of England launches first system- wide stress test

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2023
... instability. The BoE said large banks, insurers, central counterparties, and a variety of funds including pension funds, hedge funds, and funds managed by asset managers, will be included in the review. "This reflects the wide range of institutions engaged ...

Labor advances super performance test changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2023
... years. In providing further details, assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones will mandate super funds that send notification letters to members of failing Choice products to adjust for flag cost considerations. Trustees ...