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Investment

Aussie large cap funds underperforming: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
The large cap Australian equity market is generating the toughest returns for active fund managers in years, the latest Zenith Investment Partners research shows.

DomaCom launches affordable housing crowdfunding

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
DomaCom is partnering to launch a new crowdfunded investment vehicle, this time focusing on "resort-style" affordable housing for retirees.

Fairfax nixes private equity buyout

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2017
The two private equity firms vying for Fairfax Media have withdrawn their non-binding offers.

Asset managers still charging more for less

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
Following its interim report on the asset management industry released in November 2016, the UK Financial Conduct Authority reiterated its stance that profits aren't reflecting average performance.

Powerwrap raises $19.4 million for growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
A $19.4 million capital raise by shareholders and other interested parties will see Powerwrap commence the next stage of its growth strategy, with the potential for an IPO later this year.

Former Ausbil managers start small-cap fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
The former managers of Ausbil's microcap team have started their own funds management firm.

Zagga pitches alternative asset class

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
A new marketplace lender is hoping to turn traditional investing on its head with a pitch to wholesale and sophisticated investors.

Short-termism obsession misses premia: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
Investors are missing out on return premiums of up to 1.5% per annum simply because they are too focused on quarterly earnings and short-term gains.

Argo LIC shakes up investment mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
Argo Investments' Argo Global Listed Infrastructure company is seeking shareholder approval to make a key change to its investment mandate.

Pengana partners with UK ESG manager

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
Pengana Capital Group, the company formed via the merger of Pengana and Hunter Hall, entered an agreement with a UK investment manager representing $260 million in assets under management.