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AQR earns $150m of mandates for hedge fund strategy

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
AQR Capital Management has secured more than $150 million in new institutional mandates for its hedge fund strategy in Australia and New Zealand over the last three months, including $52 million from Mercer.

Local instos eye US equities

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
Super funds and institutional investors have been warned not to underestimate US equities, with the share market pipped to return to former strength by MFS Investment Management's chief investment strategist.

Future Fund not for sale: Wong

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
The Gillard Government has quickly shut down Opposition allegations that it was planning to withdraw funds from the Future Fund, clarifying its actions and criticising the Liberal party's lack of understanding.

Mandiri open for Australian insto business

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
Investors looking to Asian opportunities invariably focus almost exclusively on China, but Indonesian investment managers are making a case that their country is in an early phase of the economic development cycle and represents opportunities just as ...

Bear markets provide investment opportunites

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
There are opportunities in the potentially emerging bear market which present opportunities for investors despite the challenging conditions, according to a boutique fund manager.

Australian Unity revenue reaches $1bn

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
Australian Unity Group reported annual revenue of $1 billion for the first time in its results for the year ending June 30, 2011.

Praemium capital raising for growth

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
Praemium has completed a $5 million capital raising, to provide for long-term growth plans and the implementation of short term cost efficiencies.

Omega bond launch timed for asset allocation shift

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2011
Omega Global Investors launches a new bond fund tomorrow, positioning itself to benefit from an expected shift from equities to fixed interest in the institutional and retail market.

Sustainability already impacting investments

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2011
Australian investment will feel the impact of sustainability within five years with risks and opportunities to impact, according to Jane Goodland, global head of sustainability at Towers Watson.

AXA winds up billion dollar funds

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
AXA Australia is in the process of winding up seven funds, including a $1.06 billion mortgage fund, with a withdrawal offer available on two others.