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FSC launches asset manager governance regime

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018
... and asset stewardship. It's also designed to be "principles-based" rather than prescriptive. "Given that not all fund managers are the same, the standard does not attempt to impose conformity, but takes a 'comply or explain' approach," Driscoll said. ...

AMP cuts fees for new wholesale fund suite

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2018
... investment products." He added: "We've been able to take advantage of AMP's scale and partnerships with leading fund managers to provide the funds at comparatively lower ongoing management fees, thereby supporting investment returns. "The range is part ...

BlackRock veteran joins Grant Samuel

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2018
... Treasury and as a senior portfolio manager of domestic and international bond portfolios at leading international fund managers," McIntyre said. He added that Miller can draw upon his fixed income experience and extensive network in the institutional ...

Record high returns elusive in 2018: Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2018
... would be unhealthy for the share markets, but he told investors: "Don't get depressed." The good news for active fund managers in this current environment is they will get an opportunity to shine over the passive managers, Baur said.

Market volatility ideal for fundamental investors: Expert

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
... equities expert believes the recent volatility on Wall Street and the ASX signifies an investment opportunity for fund managers that target fundamental valuations. Nikko Asset Management head of Australian equities Brad Potter described this week's volatility ...

Magellan acquires US and Australian fund managers

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
Magellan has made two strategic acquisitions of Australian and US-based asset managers, significantly expanding its local and international distribution capabilities. The Australian manager is the $6 billion Airlie Funds Management, which specialises ...

Unlisted infrastructure assets hit record high

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2018
... billion in unlisted agriculture or farmland funds as at January 2018. Globally there are 248 agriculture and farmland fund managers, representing 2% of unlisted natural resources capital. According to figures from the S&P Dow Jones, agriculture stocks ...

SG Hiscock wins small cap mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2018
... boutique multi-manager. Following on from its investment in Supervised Investments' Global Income Fund yesterday, Alpha Fund Managers has now made an allocation to SG Hiscock's SGH Emerging Companies Fund. The fund invests in ASX-listed companies with ...

Supervised Investments wins global fixed income mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2018
... Supervised Investments was awarded a global fixed income mandate by an Australian boutique multi-manager. Alpha Fund Managers made an investment in Supervised Investments' Global Income Fund, which invests in a portfolio of debt securities including ...

J.P. Morgan wins global fixed income mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018
... unconstrained global fixed income strategy has received a key investment from an Australian boutique multi-manager. Alpha Fund Managers invested in the JPMorgan Global Bond Opportunities Fund with a view to "enhancing yield diversification opportunities ...