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Asia driving infrastructure deal activity

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 6 JAN 2017
Asia recorded US$131 billion in infrastructure asset deals in 2016, the highest of any region. Preqin research found the total value of infrastructure deals in 2016 reached an all-time high of US$413 billion, with Asia driving the majority of deal value. ...

2017 set for private equity buyout record

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 5 JAN 2017
... It is early days but 2017 is set to become a record year for private equity-backed buyout deals, according to Preqin research. The research found that in 2016 there were 3985 deals recorded, representing a total value of US$319 billion. Preqin said this ...

Innovate to beat innovation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JAN 2017
... technological change rapidly accelerates, asset managers are being warned to adapt before they get left behind. Global research firm Cerulli Associates says managers cannot ignore the growing trend of robo-advice and emergence of blockchain technology. ...

Hunter Hall ethical mantle in doubt as CIO resigns

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017
... listed investment vehicle for the fund. Wilson wasn't the only commentator to express concerns: Independent Investment Research said it was suspending its investment rating for HHV and placing the LIC under review. The researcher said Hall's resignation ...

MYOB appoints new director

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017
... Fund Committee as well as a director at SIRCA and iSentia. She has previously held directorships at StatePlus, Adelaide Research and Innovation, Audinate, the National Precincts Board and Innovation Capital, and was a councillor at the Australian Private ...

Global investors missed turning point

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017
An Australian fund manager says the Global Financial Crisis clouded a crucial economic turning point that is beyond the powers of politicians, banks and geographies. Insync Funds Management chief investment officer, Monik Kotecha says in 2011 the world ...

Self-doubting Aussies falling short

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017
... risks and a propensity to spend more than they earn. NAB's general manager, corporate super, Lara Bourguignon said the research highlights the link between confidence and achieving financial goals, saying that it makes sense that doubting our abilities ...

Wholesale funds see strong inflows

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 DEC 2016
Australian wholesale funds grew $36.2 billion over the September quarter, while retail managed funds market grew $24.9 billion. According to the latest statistics from Strategic Insights, more than 90% of the growth in wholesale funds occurred over ...

CSC contributes to global ESG think tank

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 23 DEC 2016
... a networking opportunity for our legal professionals in order to leverage and share each other's legal expertise and research. Such a global network of legal professionals can also be instrumental in reducing litigation cost."

Robo-advice needs monitoring: IOSCO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 DEC 2016
ASIC and other international regulators are coming to grips with the difficulties of monitoring robo-advice solutions and tools. The latest International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) report on its Automated Advice Tools Survey finds ...