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Sydney boutique partners with Pan Tribal

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2020
A Sydney boutique investing in alternatives has partnered with a distribution firm started by UBS Global Asset Management's former Australian chief executive. Barwon Investment Partners invests in private equity, property, and specialised investments ...

Future Fund returns 14.3% for the year

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2020
... at: Global equities (19% in developed markets and 10.2% in emerging markets), private equity (14.9%), cash (13.7%), alternatives (13.4%), debt securities (8.6%), infrastructure and timberland (7%), Aussie equities (6.8%), and property (6.3%). Future ...

Technology to transform coming decades

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
... "When it comes to the opportunities of blockchain, we are yet to see a major Australian business experiment with alternatives such as its own currency, suggesting this may be an area we are likely to follow rather than lead," he said. KPMG and ANU also ...

Preqin opens Australian office

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
The alternatives assets data juggernaut is opening an office in Sydney, as it looks to expand its local client base and build its research coverage. Preqin Pro is a software subscription platform that tracks data (such as fundraising, deals and exits) ...

Aussie investment gurus delve into alternatives

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
Australia's investment elite are backing alternatives over the coming year and a half, with an eye towards mitigating market volatility and generating solid returns. Real assets such as infrastructure and real estate continue to be the Australian investor's ...

Fixed income giant names Australia head

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
... said. "Among his many business priorities, he will deepen penetration across the firm's product suite including alternatives, Asia credit and ESG and, drive innovation across new vehicles to meet the growing diverse needs of investors in the region." ...

Powerwrap finds new line of business

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2020
... Powerwrap will also bring 50 US hedge funds to Australian advisers, as it looks to expand its investment menu for alternatives. The new hedge fund additions are expected to go through around April. Powerwrap is working through the tech systems for the ...

BlackRock wakes up to climate change

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2020
... it said in a letter to clients. "Where we have the greatest discretion - in portfolio construction, our active and alternatives platforms, and our approach to risk management - we will employ sustainability across our investment process. "Where we serve ...

Industry fund awards mandates

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019
... 38 managers that applied in the request for proposal process. The fund will split them across its fixed income and alternatives allocations. It will hold mostly sovereign debt issued by emerging market countries that is denominated in US dollars. The ...

Where to invest when a GFC looms

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2019
... fixed income will fall slightly over the next year (39.1% to 38.7%). So will equities (36.5% to 35.8%). Meanwhile, alternatives will pick up some allocations (from 17.5% to 18.7%). "[This] reflects how far afield institutional investors are willing to ...