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Australia a central focus for alternatives: Apollo

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2023

... much larger subset from which to choose," Los Angeles-based O'Mara said. O'Mara acknowledged that alternative investments are currently receiving considerable attention but emphasised that the Australian market has been across the asset class ...

Alternative assets are the way forward: Forum

CASSANDRA BALDINI | THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023

... portfolios, an effective strategy for balancing portfolio volatility and generating yield involves incorporating alternative investments, says abrdn investment director Raf Choudhury. Choudhury told the Financial Standard Best Practice Forum on Retirement ...

Macquarie breaks into top 50 fund manager list

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023

... Financial Crisis. The fall in the equity and bond markets prompted managers to shift their weightings to alternative investments, increasing allocations to 7.1%. The market decline caused the combined equity and fixed income allocation to decrease by ...

GESB debuts first sustainable option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023

... shares, Australian and international listed property, Australian and international fixed interest, cash and alternative investments. The new investment option builds on GESB's whole-of-portfolio approach to responsible investing, it said. In line ...

MA Financial boosts fund with $20m acquisition

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023

... Bay Marina and Port Macquarie Marina for $20 million in response to increasing institutional demand for alternative investments. The asset manager said the two east coast marinas will complement the firm's existing portfolio of 10 d'Albora marinas in ...

EQT launches new wholesale fund down under

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023

... investors, along with their advisers and key groups like family offices, are strategic shifting towards alternative investments as they seek diversification and superior returns," Donnelly said. "With public markets narrowing, private assets offer new ...

CFA Institute launches private markets, alternatives certificate

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023

The CFA Institute has launched a private markets and alternative investments certificate to Australian investment professionals. The private markets and alternatives investment certificate is suitable for those aspiring to roles at general partner firms ...

Millions of Aussies investing in collectibles

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023

... the market drip has driven investors to look elsewhere. "Looking for ways to grow your wealth through alternative investments can be a great option as you can often receive multiple benefits," she said. "It can feel more familiar if you invest in something ...

Mercer picked to advise Pengana Credit

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023

... added. "We plan to change that with Mercer's support, along with the backing of Soul Patts." Mercer's alternative investments practice advises on US$164 billion in global alternatives assets, with 240 investment professionals dedicated to alternative ...

HNW population sees biggest decline in decade

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023

... value stocks. "Despite the global unpredictability, HNWIs and wealth management firms remain interested in alternative investments and notably in ESG products, too," Capgemini said. While many HNWIs said they're enthusiastic towards alternative assets ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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