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Platinum AM reports almost $1bn in outflows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
Platinum Asset Management has reported net outflows of $912 million in August, the month also saw the resignation of founder and chief executive Andrew Clifford. The outflows were largely driven by a previously disclosed $650 million redemption from ...

Rest awards mandate to specialist fund manager

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
Rest has granted an investment mandate to renewable fund manager Octopus Australia, seeking to bolster long-term returns for its 1.9 million members. The $75 billion industry fund's investment coincides with Octopus closing its second fundraising round ...

Ironbark launches global infrastructure fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
Ironbark EagleCrest Infrastructure is an open-ended, mid-market focused private markets solution and has already received backing from private wealth firms. Ironbark EagleCrest Infrastructure feeds into the offshore Eaglecrest Infrastructure Fund that ...

Super funds taking on the climate crisis

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
As stewards of future prosperity, superannuation funds are obligated to mitigate extreme climate impacts through rapid decarbonisation and drawdown permissions; a failure to act would squander a golden opportunity to spearhead the transition to a low ...

Alternative real estate is on the rise: AXA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
The significance of alternative real estate in portfolios is growing, with aged care facilities, hospitals, build-to-rent properties, and renewable energy projects presenting a strong investment case. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Top global trends impacting portfolio construction

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
Decarbonisation, globalisation, and the diffusion of technology are worldwide trends that significantly influence the process of portfolio construction. In a panel discussion at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ASI Conference, Goldman ...

ASIC renews leadership team

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023
The corporate regulator has made several executive changes within its enforcement and compliance, regulation and supervision and markets group teams. ASIC's current senior executive leader, investigations Chris Rowe has been promoted to the role of ...

Norway's sovereign wealth fund returns 10%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023
Norway's $1.4 trillion Government Pension Fund Global returned 10% in the first half, equivalent to $343 billion. Norges Bank Investment Management reported a $13.7% return on equity investments for the first half of 2023, while fixed income yielded ...

Australian Ethical unveils new moderate fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
The Australian Ethical Moderate Fund is set to launch at the end of the month and aims to offer a new, more balanced risk profile for investors. Speaking with Financial Standard, Australian Ethical deputy chief investment officer and head of multi asset ...

Goldman Sachs launches global infra feeder fund for Aussie investors

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 31 JUL 2023
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has successfully launched its inaugural Australian feeder fund off the back of significant demand from local clients. The investment giant said the Aussie feeder fund, launched in the second quarter, provides investors ...