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MLC awards $1.4 billion global equities mandate

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
... with the size and reputation in Australia of MLC," Intermede chief executive Barry Dargan said. "We believe our singular focus on global equities and the experience and longevity of our investment team in managing global growth share products will help ...

Capital Group rethinks global investment

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
Global investment manager Capital Group has launched its US global equity strategy in Australia. The New Perspective fund focuses on trends in global trade and economic and political relationships rather than specific industries or regions. The newly ...

Data says not yet but what would Janet say?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
There's a kind of hush in financial markets as focus turned to the Fed's FOMC meeting which started overnight. While the Fed is not expected to alter monetary policy at all at this month's meeting, there's a niggling sense of anticipation of what Janet's ...

European Cities Fund to take advantage of future proof cities

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
TH Real Estate has launched its flagship European Cities Fund aimed at tapping into the long-term growth potential of income-producing properties in 'future proof cities'. Head of global business development Austin Mitchell said TH Real Estate is focused ...

Industry super fund head to join Myer Family Company

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
... product development, risk management, distribution and investments, along with pursuing a clear vision and an unwavering focus on the best interests of members." During her time as chief executive Press spearheaded the development of retirement income ...

AXA IM sees inflows double

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) saw record net new money inflows in 2015, with strong demand coming from Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region. AXA IM pulled in €42 billion ($62 billion) globally in the 12 months to 31 December 2015, a 120% ...

We've got the power and firepower (still)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... Bank (SNB) and the Bank of England (BOE) are widely expected to keep their respective policies unchanged. Financial market focus would gravitate more towards the Bank of Japan when it announces its policy decision tomorrow (15th). Some expect the Japanese ...

BNP Paribas wins another custody mandate

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... portfolios of listed equities for institutional clients. It has more than $8 billion in assets under management. "A primary focus area at Northcape is to consistently align ourselves with client needs and expectations as they become apparent," Northcape ...

Parametric scores international equities mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... Parametric Australasia chief executive Chris Briant said Parametric has been managing passive portfolios with an after-tax focus in the US since 1992, and saw the need for Australian super funds to balance both their appetite for more passive investment ...

OneVentures says VC needs scale in Australia

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
... at a media briefing yesterday. It backs the Sydney-based venture capital firm's belief that there needs to be a greater focus on funding later stage companies in Australia. OneVentures believes later stage investment peaked at $90 million in 2007, as ...