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Investment

More firepower in Challenger play

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
As investment manager profits remain under pressure and investors become savvier, the industry is faced with the challenge to meet demand for increased product accessibility and at the same time fortify existing distribution channels.

Infrastructure fund receives recommended rating

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
Zenith Investment Partners has given a recommended rating to the UBS Clarion Global Infrastructure Securities Fund.

Antares reaches landmark managed accounts FUM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
Highlighting the continuing growth of the managed accounts space, NAB-aligned Antares Equities achieved more than $1 billion in funds under management across its separately managed accounts model portfolios.

Penklis returns with $275m private equity fund

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2017
Quadrant co-founder George Penklis, who stepped back from the industry in 2014, has returned to launch a new private equity fund in partnership with three other professionals.

Vanguard introduces low-cost active funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2017
Vanguard Australia is now offering three quantitative low-cost active funds as part of an expansion to its product offering.

Queensland Treasury issues green bonds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
Queensland is boosting investment in environmentally responsible projects through green bonds issued via the state's Treasury.

Russell sells actuarial business

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
Russell Investments will sell its actuarial consulting business to a leading global advisory firm.

Copia boutique wins micro-cap mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
A Copia Investment Partners boutique won a $27 million micro-cap investment mandate.

AMP Capital partners for Irish healthcare assets

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
AMP Capital partnered with an Irish investment manager to establish a new investment vehicle targeted at primary care centres in Ireland.

Ironbark launches income solutions suite

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
Ironbark Asset Management is partnering with an Australian boutique investment manager to launch two retail income products over the course of 2017.