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Investors dig deeper for alternative assets

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
The hunt for yield has prompted investors to turn to new asset classes within the alternatives sector, according to Preqin. Disappointing returns from traditional assets such as office, retail and industrial have also forced investors to look to other ...

Jameson Capital hires investment director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
... be joining the Jameson Capital team. "There are few players in the market that focus solely on the space of alternative assets, capital markets and real estate, combined," Blunden said. "I look forward to working with Nick and Jonathan [Webster, co-founder] ...

LICs, LITs move away from Aussie equities

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021
... and value of LICs and LITs offering investors exposure to global equities, Asian markets, infrastructure and alternative assets such as private equity and private debt and fixed income. The total LIC and LIT sector has grown from $39.6 billion to $55.8 ...

Older investors, women flock to crypto

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 SEP 2021
... retirement. A low interest rate environment is a key factor behind them seeking investment opportunities in alternative assets like cryptocurrency," BTC Markets chief executive Caroline Bowler said. "These Baby Boomers are often at a time in their lives ...

Preqin acquires Colmore

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
... professionals globally in raising capital, sourcing deals and investments and understanding performance of alternative assets. Colmore provides portfolio monitoring, analytics, fee tracking and validation, and fund administration services for its limited ...

Preqin expands local team

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUL 2021
... venture capital, private debt, investment benchmarking and ESG. "We see more headroom for growth and maturing of alternative assets, driven by a consolidation of supers and increasing openness to international exposure." The hires take Preqin's local ...

Mercer bolsters alternatives team

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUL 2021
... appointed an alternatives investment director for the Pacific region after seeing increased client interest for alternative assets in the region. Marcus De Kock joins from Mercer UK where he was a senior investment strategist in the Institutional Investment ...

Aussie PE, VC assets hit milestone

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021
... capital firms' assets reached a record high of $18.4 billion (US$14bn), according to new research. The Alternative Assets in Asia-Pacific report compiled by Preqin saw a 20% jump in the total capital raised by Australia-focused private capital funds ...

Fund administrator eyes Australia

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2021
... digital asset funds. Its push into Australia comes as it sees opportunities in servicing funds investing in alternative assets and local players like Mainstream and Apex Fund Services get mergers and acquisitions attention. "Ascent sees an opportunity ...

Equity Trustees adds new client

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021
... Europe." Gate is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and invests in equities, bonds, futures, options and alternative assets. "Equity Trustees have shown a true partnership approach throughout the launch project. Their commitment, knowledge ...