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Mercer issues super fund imperatives

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
... many sources of uncertainty in the economic and political environment, we see potential for interesting investment opportunities; there are few excuses for complacency. Low yields and heightened volatility make risk management more important than ever," ...

Blue Sky lifts profits

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2016
... across all our funds places us in a very competitive position. "Blue Sky's funds give investors access to investment opportunities in private markets. This is where the new ideas and growth companies of the future will be found. "Our focus in recent ...

Sunsuper brings Vanguard CIO out of retirement

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016
... strategy of investing in a broad range of asset classes, dynamic asset allocation, and pursuing innovative investment opportunities - all while maintaining a strong emphasis on governance and maximising members' returns."

ASIC slams ex-Macquarie agri chief for fake family office

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2016
... Family Office" sent emails to MAFM competitors under the guise of requesting information for potential investment opportunities. ASIC said that this conduct was "extremely serious, that he was in a position of responsibility and that general deterrence ...

Margin loans keep pace with shrinking customer-base

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... tend to be the most optimistic in their share market outlook, and recent share market falls are seen as investment opportunities for many," said Investment Trends head of research for wealth management Recep Peker. He added, "For advisers involved with ...

Investec buys stake in equity crowdfunding fintech

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 FEB 2016
... investment platform that will allow groups of like-minded investors to create their own investor club for new investment opportunities - essentially taking the 'angel investor' model on-line." Equitise managing director Chris Gilbert added, "We are pleased ...

Perpetual launches wholesale global equity fund

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2016
... firm's statement said, and is "independent of stock and sector weights." "With around 98% of the world's investment opportunities located outside Australia, investors have the opportunity to access companies operating in different regions - and industries ...

Alternatives managers see record growth

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2016
... competitive than ever and dry powder levels continue to increase and put pressure on finding attractive investment opportunities." According to the report, "performance concerns" slowed growth in hedge funds, but the sector still saw $101 billion of ...

Impact investments the next wave for RI

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2016
... risks of climate change on environment and economies. It expects investors will be looking at emerging investment opportunities from climate change as well as on the related governance implications. It added addressing environmental issues at AGMs will ...

Future Fund awarded sovereign investor of 2015

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... "Instead, it focused on improving its operational framework and improved the speed that it can access complex investment opportunities on a comparable basis across a range of asset classes in public and private markets," Jeffery said. "It has emerged ...