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UK alternative weightings quadruple

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2007

... managers. "Property has, perhaps more than at any other time in recent history, now established itself as the third asset class amongst pension fund investors, offering diversity to complement both equities and bonds," said Simon Latham, managing director ...

Industry groups get smart

CHRIS NICHOLLS | WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2007

... reforms commencing September 20. The update also includes new information reflecting consumer and community feedback on asset class choice, and fees and charges. The booklet also provides useful tips on maximising superannuation. Jo-Anne Bloch, FPA chief ...

Benefits from new super inflows thin on ground

CHRIS NICHOLLS | MONDAY, 30 JUL 2007

New products and small increases in efficiency look to be the only benefits superannuation fund members reap from the massive increase in inflows received in the run up to 30 June. Despite inflow increases of over 200 per cent for some funds year-on-year ...

Alternatives rewrite custody

The alternative investments frenzy that has swept the local market in the last two years has prompted Australia's largest custodians to go back to the drawing board and set up units specialising in reporting the exotic and not-so-exotic investment asset ...

QIC awards $570m mandate to US endowment fund

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2007

... mandate was awarded for strategic reasons. "Investing in E&F funds is more about investing in a process rather than an asset class. "This investment will generate another protection mechanism for our clients during times of volatile market movements." ...

Absolute Capital suspends redemptions

WWW.THESHEET.COM | THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2007

Hedge fund manager Absolute Capital posted a notice on its website yesterday saying that it had "closed" its flagship fund, the $200 million Absolute Capital Yield Strategies Fund. The Yield Strategies Fund is an investor in the structured credit market ...

PE driving improved corporate governance: CHAMP

CHRIS NICHOLLS | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2007

... management techniques. "A lot of companies are learning from our playbook," he said. However, private equity as an asset class is not all it's cracked up to be, according to Froniter Investment Consulting managing director Fiona Trafford-Walker. "As ...

RBC Dexia breaks into unit registry

... American and European institutions who distribute their products into the Asian region. The platform is multi-currency, multi-class and web-based. It is also available in six languages and can be tailored to provide a single solution across different ...

Treasury group seeds another boutique

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2007

... already a crowded sector it was still the institutional backbone. "Australian equities remain the most significant asset class for institutional investors, and there is continuing demand for quality boutique investment teams," he said. Cannae will utilise ...

Franklin Templeton launches diversified real estate fund

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2007

... global property markets. Previously, investors risked being over-exposed to one market or sector. Property is still an asset class which depends on local knowledge and our funds capitalise on local expertise across the globe," Foster said. Maria Wilton ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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