HEDGE FUNDS

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...

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Financial planning

ASX chairman Rick Holliday-Smith has congratulated the two ASX board members who stood down last week....

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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, ...

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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...

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Financial planning

The Bennelong Kardinia Capital Absolute Return fund has lowered its initial investment amount for retail investors to $20,000 and moved to provide daily liquidity....

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Funds management

A group of local and international investors have praised the current environment as optimal for retail investment in alternatives. ...

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Funds management

Australian hedge funds have been given a clean bill of health by ASIC largely because most investors are institutional....

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Funds management

Zenith Investment Partners’ Daniel Liptak has joined newly-established specialist institutional consulting firm ZG Advisors. ...

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Policy & Regulation

Government and ASIC strike deals to combat tax evasion and supervise international fund managers. ...

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Funds management

New analysis reveals the degree to which Australian asset managers have used super fund appetites to lead in infrastructure....

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Funds management

Assets under management (AUM) for the top 100 alternative investment managers reached $3.1 trillion in 2012, with Macquarie Bank taking out the top spot in Towers Watson’...

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Editorial

While there are pockets of value across all sectors, getting the best performance depends on choosing the right assets with good locations and occupancy....

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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...

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Funds management

ASIC consultation brings ASX platform a step closer but narrows its focus....

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Financial planning

As it continues its discussions with industry, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has extended the commencement of upcoming disclosure benchmarks...

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