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WAM ups PAF takeover bid

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
WAM Capital has upped its takeover bid for PM Capital's Asian equities strategy, which the latter flags it will accept. WAM said the $1.149 per share offer for every PM Capital Asian Opportunities Fund (PAF) share is "compelling" and represents a 3.5% ...

VGI Partners confirms merger talks

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 JAN 2022
VGI Partners quelled media speculation and confirmed that it could potentially merge with another fund manager. ASX-listed VGI Partners said Regal Funds Management is one of many parties it is engaging with for a potential merger. "VGI is aware of its ...

FSC names acting chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
... Bryant said. Loane finishes up after seven years of leading the council. In her time, Loane oversaw the development of the Asia Funds Passport, two Life Insurance Codes and the Stewardship Code for fund managers. Loane was grilled at the Hayne Royal ...

Foreign investment in Australian commercial property hits record high

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... an attractive proposition given the available returns and the relative strength of the economy compared to some parts of Asia, North America and Europe." Major transactions this year involving foreign investors include the landmark $925 million sale ...

CFS extends SimCorp partnership

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... business to remain competitive. A large portion of it will be dedicated to its two platforms, FirstChoice and FirstWrap. SimCorp Asia Pacific managing director Oliver Johnson commented: "As the industry is fast becoming more complex and competitive ...

SSGA creates regional ESG role

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... created position. Based in Melbourne, Xinting Jia joins as environmental, social and governance investment strategist for the Asia Pacific region. She reports to Karen Wong, the global head of ESG and sustainable investing, and regionally to Michele ...

Challenger taps Hamilton for top job

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... Polson said. He added that Hamilton has played a central role in diversifying Challenger's offering across Australia, Asia and Europe, as well as in its growth strategy and business performance. "With a deep understanding of our business, a clear ...

Sunsuper ESG expert in new global role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021
... His depth of expertise will strengthen Eastspring's ESG competence and reinforce Eastspring's position as a leading Asia-based asset manager..." "Stuart's appointment will also strengthen our ongoing efforts with our parent company Prudential ...

PIMCO revives local LIT plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021
... debt opportunities not typically available in unlisted investment structures, PIMCO said. Head of Australia and co-head of Asia Pacific portfolio management Rob Mead said: "We are very pleased to be bringing this new strategy to market at a time when ...

De Ferrari returns to Credit Suisse

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021
... De Ferrari brings over 24 years of experience, of which 17 years were in executive roles at Credit Suisse offices in the Asia Pacific and EMEA regions. "He will also ensure an orderly implementation of the new business structure in his ad interim role ...