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Investment

More infra investors going direct

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2012
Infrastructure investors are increasingly attracted to direct structures, signalling a move away from listed vehicles.

Market ripe for private equity

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2012
Institutions deleveraging to shore-up balance sheets is leading to a buyer's market for private equity, according to one provider.

Instos should weigh up cost of futures

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2012
Physically backed exchange traded funds offer cost advantages for institutional investors holding a position longer than three months, according to new research.

China FUM rise challenges Australia

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2012
Australia and Japan currently make up half the Asia region mutual fund market, but China's rapid rise could change the dynamic and create new opportunities for investment managers able to tailor their distribution models.

Legg Mason Real Income Fund rated Highly Recommended

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2012
Legg Mason's Australian Real Income Fund has received the rating of 'Highly Recommended' by research house Lonsec.

ASX trials small cap research scheme

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2012
The ASX has awarded funding to a 12-month $1 million equity research scheme to produce independent research on listed small and medium-caps.

NY family office compared to hedge fund

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2012
Fairhills Group, a New York family office for Edward Bronson is building its reputation as a hedge fund operator with two recent hires, according to US-based Hedge Fund Alert.

Future Fund builds Aust infra exposure

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2012
Future Fund has purchased 35 million shares in toll road operator Transurban for $192.7 million, to hold 6.78% as the fund continues its build its exposure in Australian infrastructure.

Challenger to launch new fixed income fund

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2012
Investment management firm Challenger is within weeks of launching a new fixed income fund for advisers.

IFM launches ESG responsible portfolio options

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2012
Global investment manager Industry Funds Management has released a new suite of low carbon / ESG portfolios drawn from indexed Australian equities.