Operations
The coronavirus exposes hidden structural risks
Legal and structural risks as well as “mark to market valuations” and liquidity mismatches are just some of the issues emanating from the crisis.
Alex WiseApril 27, 2020
Alex Wise
Investment Operations
Performance fee errors lead to negative operational alpha
In a busy cost-pressured environments performance fee calculations can get overlooked and errors can compound quickly, especially with daily priced funds, says Castle Hall's Alex Wise.
Alex WiseFebruary 19, 2020
Investment Strategy
Private credit: Traps are hard to spot
Private credit and asset-based lending assets might help target better returns but the challenges facing investors today are numerous, says Castle Hall's Alex Wise.
Alex WiseNovember 4, 2019
Fund Governance
Double standards in corporate governance create unseen risk
As Australian investors ramp up exposure to private markets they should check who in the fund structure is there to look after their interests, says Castle Hall's Alex Wise.
Alex WiseSeptember 18, 2019
Investment Operations
Illiquidity in managed funds spooks asset owners
Asset owners should worry about liquidity in managed fund investments as recent examples show large illiquid allocations to private market assets which can take considerable time to exit.
Alex WiseJuly 31, 2019