HEDGE FUND
Funds management
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has changed the definition of ‘hedge fund’ in a bid to tighten disclosure requirements for higher-risk schemes...
Editorial
Investing in hedge funds is one of the more polarising topics in the investment world. There are strongly-held views at each end of the spectrum, with little in-between, ...
Editorial
Although many investors were burned during the GFC by the liquidity shortfalls of alternative investments, retail investors now have better opportunities to build up port...
Financial planning
Hedge fund executives quit ASX board and hit with $2.6 million fine....
Funds management
Despite the subcontinent's emerging market reputation, India-focused funds are facing challenges in gaining interest from global investors, a sector report from instituti...
Financial planning
As it continues its discussions with industry, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has extended the commencement of upcoming disclosure benchmarks...
Financial planning
Ratings house Zenith has maintained its ‘recommended' rating on the Select Alternatives Portfolio (SAP) despite the replacement of former portfolio manager Robert Graham-...
Editorial
Market conditions are driving a renewed interest in alternative investments, but a number of practical limitations may be limiting allocations in the retail space. Bela M...
Financial planning
The recently announced industry standard for defining a hedge fund presents a catch-all concern to unaware fund managers....
Funds management
The recently announced industry standard for defining a hedge fund presents a catch-all concern to unaware fund managers....
Funds management
Investor demand for alternative investment is growing, but fund of hedge fund managers continue to face liquidity restraints from dealer groups....
Funds management
ASIC has set new disclosure requirements for hedge funds, following industry consultation and the Parliamentary Joint Committee report into the Trio Capital collapse....
Editorial
In the current investment climate, alternative investments can provide valuable diversification. So why are investors still not jumping on the bandwagon? Freya Purnell re...
Funds management
Towers Watson has released research supporting a rebalance of outperformance fees to better align interests between investors and hedge fund managers....
Editorial
Ever since the first impact of the global financial crisis, both international and domestic regulators have been announcing changes to hedge funds, which would aim at imp...
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The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...