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Finding alpha in ESG

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2014
... ASX-listed companies should take note. There's even one piece of research that looked at linking ESG factors to long-term alpha generation so super funds are backing it not just to feel good but to see real outcomes on shareholder returns. There is one ...

IOOF awards $115m global equities mandate

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2014
... its IOOF MultiMix suite of multi-manager superannuation funds. The mandate was awarded to SSgA's Global Managed Volatility Alpha fund. The "benchmark unaware" strategy, which was launched for Australian investors in March last year, aims to deliver strong ...

AMP Capital increases stake in Alpha Trains

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2014
AMP Capital has increased its stake in Europe's train leasing company Alpha Trains from 15% to 20.9%. Alpha Trains is continental Europe's largest and most diversified independent train leasing company. Its portfolio comprises around 370 locomotives ...

Perpetual equity strategy awarded $200 million mandate

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2014
... manager of institutional business Gemma Dooley said the mandate reflected demand from institutional investors for consistent alpha. "We continue to build good momentum with institutional investors as a result of our strong fund performance across a range ...

TT International adds two to investment team

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 APR 2014
... existing partner Jeremy Ip and portfolio manager Sebastian de Bont. TT International partner Matt Mason said: "As a high alpha specialist, we focus our efforts on the strength of our research platform and are delighted to have attracted such strong talent ...

FEATURE: The alpha hunters

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 11 APR 2014
At a glance, Australia's homogenous 'banks-and-resources' share market does not look like the most promising alpha hunting ground. But according to some of Australia's leading boutique fund managers, appearances can be deceiving. James Fernyhough reports. ...

Instos lose chasing high hedge fund returns

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2014
... volatility profile and shouldn't concern themselves with returns relative to the wider market. "Hedge funds are supposed to find alpha in all market conditions, that's difficult and that's why they are expensive. You shouldn't be paying two and twenty ...

Dealer group Infocus buys MLC shares, becomes independent

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2014
... advice and $48 million in risk premiums under advice. Infocus also manages $285 million via funds management subsidiary Alpha Fund Managers. The dealer group grew out of a Sunshine Coast-based financial advisory business.

AXA IM includes ESG in smart beta offering

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAR 2014
... they have pursued the ESG element for investors with a bent towards responsible investing rather than as a way to create alpha. "I would not sell this as an alpha idea," she said. "But what I would say is, you can make improvements along ESG dimensions ...

Zenith approves six new 'unconstrained' bond funds

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2014
... join Kapstream Wholesale Absolute Return Income Fund, Payden Global Income Opportunities Fund and DDH Global Fixed Interest Alpha Fund in the Unconstrained category, all of which have a recommended rating. All funds are absolute or total return strategies. ...