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CBA mulls CFSGAM IPO, head of wealth departs

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2017

... public company. CFSGAM, with $219 billion in assets under management, has "achieved significant growth, scale and diversification" under CBA's ownership, the bank said, adding it will also consider a range of other options in the review. Globally, CFSGAM ...

SSGA fund divests tobacco and weapons

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017

... strategists for Asia Pacific, Jonathan Shead said that removing these companies from the fund won't affect its level of diversification at the country or sector level and investors will continue to get the broad market exposure they are seeking. "We ...

Super funds and weapons of mass destruction

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017

... changes I think you'll see an uptake in derivatives usage," Armitage said. "Cost is the primary reason, but also diversification, because the main advantage you get is asymmetric exposure."

Latin America: the best-kept investment secret

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017

With strong growth characteristics and increasing diversification of trade, Latin America's Pacific Alliance presents many opportunities for investors. The alliance - comprising Colombia, Chile, Peru and Mexico - was described as a "secret well kept" ...

Cooper Investors opens door to retail

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017

... managing director Peter Cooper said. "There has been much discussion about how SMSFs, in particular, have lacked diversification into overseas markets, and now these two funds offer a solution." Cooper Investors has been publicly readying itself for ...

Female SMSF investors more focused on securing retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017

... investors in the first half of the year. However, SMSFs also showed an increased propensity for the cost-effective diversification offered by exchange-traded products. CommSec data shows SMSFs trade ETFs 34% more often than non-SMSFs and, though SMSFs ...

Hastings loses $2.1bn fund mandate

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017

... day operation of the assets, it will have a big impact on the ability of TIF to increase not just our portfolio diversification, but our performance and our alignment with our investors," he said. TIF invests in assets including Australian Registry Investments ...

A hedge fund by any other name

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017

... Caymans" were long behind the hedge fund sector, and many managers are now rolling out products that meet the diversification benefits of a hedging strategy. Repeating the idea of "quacking like a duck," he added: "In terms of numbers, it's not insignificant ...

Young Aussies driving sharemarket

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017

... period. Further, investment selections demonstrate an increased understanding of key investment factors such as diversification with investments in ETFs and LICs, as well as high-yield, blue-chip domestic and international stocks. "A combination of factors ...

Blue Sky profits underscore alternatives opportunity

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2017

... looking for access to private markets, particularly proprietary deals in private markets. "They're looking for diversification their portfolios through opportunities that simply aren't available in public markets - water, agriculture, student accommodation ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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