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Russell Investments executes local leadership revamp

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
... managing director for Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, he will lead the charge in scaling Russell Investments' local operations, as demand for client-driven solutions surges in both institutional and retail sectors, according to a company ...

ISPT hires development lead, offloads asset

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
... as 170 Queen Street Mall. While it was not one of the five assets originally picked for divestments, it was acquired by a local private investor for $145 million. The proceeds will be reinvested into the ISPT Core Fund's existing development pipeline. ...

MEDIQ expands presence via merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
... to MEDIQ, Focus owns Escala Partners and MISSO Wealth Management. Meanwhile, its subsidiary Connectus also owns several local firms, including Aspiri Financial Services Group, Brady & Associates, George Ferizis Group, Link Financial Services Group, Financial ...

Fidelity launches global long-short fund to Aussie market

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
Fidelity International has launched its long-short fund to the local market in response to client demand. The Fidelity Global Long Short Fund will be overseen by portfolio manager Dmitry Solomakhin, who is based in London. Fidelity said the fund employs ...

Macquarie breaks into top 50 fund manager list

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
... Towers Watson in Australia, said even though Australian equities performed better than their global counterparts in 2022, local managers with more exposure to equity business saw their rankings decline. "By comparison, managers with exposure to alternative ...

abrdn's Brett Jollie lands new gig

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... superannuation and funds management industries as they face a tumultuous period. Further, he said having overhauled abrdn's local business, he was in pole position to advise peers. "To survive in this environment fund managers will need to run efficient ...

Three actively managed funds shutter

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
... Platypus Asset Management have shuttered in recent weeks. The Platypus Systematic Growth Fund, which invests in up to 110 local equities, is shuttering after 14 years. It returned 11.6% in the year to June 2023 and aimed to beat the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation ...

Cbus appoints new head of infrastructure

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
Cbus has welcomed a new head of infrastructure, following Alexandra Campbell's promotion to head of private markets and deputy chief investment officer. The $85 billion industry fund appointed Jordan Kraiten, who brings over a decade of experience ...

Bennelong inks distribution deal with Leadenhall Capital Partners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
... two organisations' shared values and goals. "We've searched for a partner in Australia and New Zealand that understands local investors and shares our commitment to client centricity," he said. "We believe Bennelong is an excellent fit and are confident ...

Lack of income stream drags local retirement system: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Australia's retirement system has received a B+ grade in a study of nearly 50 nations, with the lack of a compulsory retirement income stream being what holds it back. The latest Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index sees Australia placed fifth ...