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Performance test needs better metrics, durability

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 MAY 2024
... error, he said. Treasury closed its latest YFYS performance test consultation on April 19, which sought feedback on alternative design options. Chu pushed for a testing framework that is more effective and efficient. "Effective in the sense that it's ...

Janus Henderson acquires NBK Wealth, Tabula Investment Management

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2024
... Partners) will join the firm as its new emerging markets private capital division, responsible for advising and managing alternative investment funds. Janus Henderson chief executive Ali Dibadj said acquiring a private investments capability allows the ...

Advisers urged to capitalise on HNW interest in alternatives

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2024
High-net-worth (HNW) investors are the largest market for alternative assets, drawn by the potential for diversified risk-adjusted returns and superior yields in an environment where traditional investments may underperform, according to a report by ...

ART reduces admin fees for high balance accounts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2024
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) will be reducing the maximum account balance for the percentage administration fee from $800,000 to $500,000. Currently, the percentage fee applies to the first $800,000 of member account balances in each Super Savings ...

Succession planning troubles family offices: J.P. Morgan

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024
Global family offices remain deeply concerned about how to prepare the next generation to inherit a vast fortune as almost 30% do not have a structured approach to help them, a new study from J.P. Morgan reveals. The majority (70%) of participants that ...

Future Fund deputy CIO jumps to Blue Owl

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2024
... Blue Owl's strategy of creating true partnerships with asset owners. Clarke also emphasised that the $250 billion alternative asset manager has a different approach to other US rivals competing for a slice of Australia's superannuation market. ...

Apostle Funds Management welcomes new head of wholesale

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... the distribution of strategies, giving investors access to a range of investments in credit, thematic investments, alternative debt and equity, private credit, venture capital, timberland, and global equities. James brings over 25 years' experience in ...

Global Alternative Funds names managing director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024
Oak Hill Advisors executive Signe Brandt has left the T Rowe Price-owned subsidiary to join the rival alternative asset investor. Brandt worked at the $63 billion credit-focused Oak Hill for 13 years, building up its Australian presence. Global Alternative ...

Janus Henderson tailors fund to NZ investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024
Janus Henderson is making its Global Multi-Strategy Fund available to institutional investors in New Zealand. The fund, which targets a positive absolute return regardless of the market environment, will be New Zealand (NZD) denominated to help protect ...

Why fund managers are missing out on investment mandates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024
New research from Ocorian and Newgate Compliance found alternative fund managers are losing investment mandates or clients because of compliance issues. The research also revealed there had been an increased level of internal conflict between fund management ...