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Emerging infrastructure funds struggling: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
Emerging unlisted infrastructure fund managers are struggling to raise funds, and as many as 15 funds globally reached a final close in the year to August, according to alternative assets researcher Preqin.

Asset managers must work on unique value

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
Asset managers must better align their product development plans with how financial advisers construct investment portfolios as a result of greater competition in the sector.

SPIVA again scores active versus passive debate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2017
The widely-used SPIVA scorecard, prepared semi-annually by S&P Dow Jones Indices, once again suggests the majority of Australian active managers underperformed their respective benchmarks over the 12 months to 30 June 2017.

Managed Accounts Holdings acquires competitor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2017
Managed Accounts Holdings will merge with Linear Financial Holdings and the combined entity is already flagging the delivery of a managed accounts solution to Shaw and Partners clients.

Ophir high conviction fund added to HUB24

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2017
Australian small and mid-cap equities manager Ophir Asset Management announced the addition of its Ophir High Conviction Fund to HUB24's IDPS platform.

Centuria buyout proposal leads to board stoush

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2017
Centuria's proposal to acquire an ASX-listed property manager was rejected, and Centuria responded by saying the manager's directors refused to engage.

Cromwell withdraws REIT prospectus

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
Despite what Cromwell Property Group described as significant interest from institutional and retail investors, the firm has elected not to register the prospectus for its European real estate investment trust.

Adviser demand drives new CFM strategy

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
Strong demand from Australian financial advisers drove Capital Fund Management to launch a new diversified strategy, which has already been rated "Recommended" by Lonsec.

VanEck Australia makes first billion

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
VanEck Australia credited investors buying smart beta ETFs with helping it accumulate $1 billion in funds under management in just three years.

Professional investment association rebrands

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017
The Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) Australia announced it will rebrand as CIMA Society of Australia.