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Macquarie terminates alternatives fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023

... the fund. We believe that is in the best interests of investors and will give investors the opportunity to invest in alternative funds that are of a more sustainable size." Macquarie said investors in the Macquarie Professional Series Global Alternatives ...

Nuveen wins $190m super mandate

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023

Nuveen has secured a mandate from four superannuation funds to invest $190 million across alternative office assets located in the US. Cbus Super, Hostplus, TWUSUPER and another undisclosed super fund have invested in Nuveen's US Cities Workplace Fund ...

US default risk: Are credit default swaps signalling trouble?

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023

A Western Asset product specialist says rising credit default swap (CDS) spreads have sparked concerns. However, he downplayed the risk of a US default, calling it a "very low probability event". Robert Abad recalled the sole instance of a "technical" ...

AEP, GSFM launch Australian film fund

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023

... particular Hollywood. GSFM chief executive Damien McIntyre said the fund aims to provide access to an attractive, alternative asset class while also supporting the Australian film and television industry. "GSFM's goal is to partner with high calibre ...

Super fund members eye change

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023

... engagement levels are rising at an accelerated pace. As is often the case, greater engagement can open one's mind to alternative options." The research this year dives deeper into the reasons behind this spike in switching intention, examining the primary ...

Qantas Super appoints deputy investment chief

ELIZABETH FRY | FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023

Qantas Super - the Mascot-based fund for employees of Australia's national air carrier - has promoted Chris Grogan to deputy chief investment officer and head of defensive assets. Grogan has been with Qantas Super since July 2012 and was most recently ...

GAM shareholders challenge acquisition

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023

... the offer announcement when establishing the minimum price of the offer and considering the need to propose a cash alternative to the all-share offer." "It is the group's view that the conditions for such an exemption are not met, notably because the ...

PGIM buys majority stake in Deerpath Capital

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023

The $1.2 trillion global asset management business of Prudential Financial has acquired a majority interest in US private credit and direct lending manager Deerpath Capital Management (Deerpath). Since its inception in 2007, Deerpath has deployed over ...

Family offices maintain a steady course: Goldman Sachs

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023

... private markets," Goldman Sachs said. On average, the report revealed family offices are allocating 44% total across alternative assets compared with 45% in 2021. "This matches our experience of working with family offices: they tend to maintain a more ...

Supercharging Australia's climate investment action

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023

... billion that has been committed to economic sectors such as Australia's resources sector to promote the capturing of alternative energies such as hydrogen, and extraction of the critical minerals, metals and rare earths that will be needed to build ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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