Having sustained enormous criticism following the GFC, hedge funds are still struggling to garner favour among investors. Richard Keary explains why the sector did not fa...
The bursting of equity bubbles damages investors’ portfolios, but Robert Keavney argues that with robust valuation tools, bubbles can be identified in advance ̵...
Continuous tinkering with the rules relating to self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and superannuation in general is causing serious concerns for advisers and inflicting dra...
Next to the excess contributions tax, borrowing within super is one of the most concerning issues currently faced by self-managed super fund (SMSF) advisers, writes Carol...
A hedge fund sector roundtable has pinpointed changing trends within Australian institutions....
The S&P500 index registered a positive return of 5.9 per cent for the first quarter of 2011, which was about half the level of its two previous double-digit quarterly ret...
PortfolioConstruction Forum, in association with Money Management, asked the research houses the following questions: What asset classes/product types does your firm incl...
What asset classes/product types does your firm include under the 'alternatives' label? Why? How many strategies/funds do you rate in each?...
Hedge funds have been the target of some tough criticism in recent times. Benjamin Levy examines what is being done to restore confidence in the sector. ...
Since their inception, the eight Platinum international funds have exceeded their respective indexes by a staggering 10 per cent per annum. Robert Keavney explores the cu...
The popularity of hedge funds seems to have drawn the attention of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which is seeking to provide further disclo...
Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, a provider of customised hedge fund solutions, has appointed a new managing director for its Sydney office....
Hedge funds had a strong year in 2010, thriving in increasingly volatile markets and hitting new high water marks of AUM....
Emerging markets have been the mainstay of the investment industry over the last few years. David Russ considers the sector's future....
SMSF investors have shown a continuing preference for Australian equities, increasing their allocation over the December quarter, but overall inflows have continued to sl...
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...