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AMG CEO says alpha is all about people

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016
Chief executive of the NYSE-listed, $950 billion Affiliated Managers Group, Sean Healey, says the secret to his firm's success was recognising people and culture drive alpha generation.

Lifeplan bond 'highly recommended'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016
Zenith has upgraded its rating of the Lifeplan Investment Bond from 'recommended' to 'highly recommended'.

Active winning out in down markets: MFS

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016
Despite the rising prominence of passive strategies, active management remains a cornerstone of Australian investment.

Australian private equity driving M&A

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
Australian private equity has boosted M&A activity by 16% over the last year, according to MinterEllison.

Hedge fund goes retail with performance-only fee structure

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
A previously exclusive absolute return fund has opened to retail investors, with a fee structure based solely on performance.

Australian-first fund exceeds target

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
The Watermark Global Leaders Fund has exceeded its minimum funding target in the early stages of its IPO roadshow.

SPDR fund awarded highest Lonsec rating

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
State Street Global Advisors' SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund (STW) has been awarded a "Highly Recommended (Index)" rating from Lonsec.

Prime Value fund added to Macquarie Wrap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2016
The Prime Value Opportunities Fund has been added to the Macquarie Wrap Platform.

Aussie start-up wins $500m impact investing mandate

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2016
A former senior financial services executive who less than 12 months ago set up his own business has signed a $500 million investment mandate - with another $500 million in the works.

Property manager launches new fund

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2016
Listed real estate funds manager Folkestone intends to launch a new fund in 2017, aimed at co-financing the development of a hotel at Sydney's Green Square.