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Blue Sky takes alternatives to the next level

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016
Blue Sky Capital Venture has invested in US plus-size fashion brand ELOQUII as part of a $19.8m series B funding round. The $19.8m ($15m USD) Series B funding is financed by Blue Sky Venture Capital, Wildcat Capital Management, Greycroft Partners, Daher ...

Ghosts of emerging markets past not worth the risk

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016
Emerging markets and markets heavily affected by their performance are not worth the risk according to Bell Asset Management, who actively assess their investments for financial strength, profitability and growth. Bell Asset Management's investment ...

Australia, a tough nut to crack

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
... investment managers and their sometimes inconsistent commitment to the Australian market has made some Australian institutional investors wary. But Cerulli said these concerns can be overcome if they present appropriate "best in class" products and can ...

ETFs moving to mainstream

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
... catching on. Product flexibility and freedom is driving the usage and interest of ETFs," said Peker. Speaking from an Institutional perspective, Stanley Yeo, portfolio manager, strategy and international equities at IOOF said that while ETFs are currently ...

Global institutions join sustainable investment group

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
... projects. Newly formed investment advisory firm, The Aligned Intermediary, which represents a group of long-term institutional investors, will collaborate on specific investment opportunities with members of CFI. Partners joining the CFI include AllianceBernstein ...

WAM lodges ASIC prospectus for LIC

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
Wilson Asset Management has lodged a prospectus with ASIC for its large-cap listed investment company. WAM Leaders Limited will, in WAM chair Geoff Wilson's words, "provide investors with a rare opportunity to the S&P/ASX 200 Index with an active, index ...

ASIC commences proceedings against Westpac

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
ASIC has commenced legal proceedings against Westpac in the Federal Court in Melbourne for its role in setting the bank bill swap reference rate from 2010 to 2012. ASIC has alleged Westpac engaged in "unconscionable conduct and market manipulation" ...

Retention key driver behind planner salary increases

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
The Dawson Partnership 2016 Financial Planning Remuneration Trends Survey revealed 31% of the 25% of employers increasing remuneration were doing so as part of a retention strategy to retain valued employees. Other key findings from the survey revealed ...

Super fund outflow ratios cause for concern

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
Superannuation funds have been warned about net cash outflow ratios trending upwards as an issue that may impact their future viability. Speaking at the Banking and Wealth Summit in Sydney yesterday, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) ...

WA energy plant adds Canadian owners

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
A Canadian investment firm now has an ownership stake in a Western Australia multi-fuel cogeneration power plant, marking its third investment down under. Fengate Capital Management has announced the financial closure on its equity investment in the ...