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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 ...

Mantis to distribute Isola Fullerton fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023
... private credit strategies. "There is strong and growing interest from private clients and their advisors in alternative investments," Mantis Funds partner and head of distribution Damien Hatfield said. "However, accessing the best private alternative ...

Advice firm launches Sharia-compliant platform

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
... of 10 to 30 Australian and international holdings predominantly made up of mid to large-cap shares and alternative investments. Up until now, the firm explained, Islamic investors have had to invest a minimum of $50,000 to access an Islamically compliant ...

Fund selectors insulating portfolios, embrace active management: Natixis IM

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2023
... Following a period of historically low interest rates since the GFC, many investors turned to higher-risk alternative investments in search of yield. But recent bond allocation calls indicate that fund selectors are now willing to increase their investment. ...

Sovereign wealth funds increase investment horizons, private market exposure

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... continued to climb steadily; sovereign investors now have an average of 26% of their portfolio designated to alternative investments. Meanwhile, the study results indicated that sovereign investors preeminent concerns pertain to inflation shocks, rising ...

Affordable housing investments a win-win: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... councils. "Institutional investors are reluctant to pursue affordable housing developments because there are alternative investments with more attractive return profiles. In Australia, there are no consistent targets for affordable housing across states ...

US state public pensions fragile: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
... short run." It remains unclear whether public pension fund investment managers will continue to push into alternative investments categories or if the lower assumed return rates will lead to a reassessment of how assets are distributed. Another unknown ...