One-third of Asia-Pacific investors planned to increase their investments in private equity in the next two years, with the region continuing to harbour the most attractive opportunities within the asset class, according to a report by Coller Capital.
Appetite for Asia-Pac PE on the rise: Coller
One-third of Asia-Pacific investors planned to increase their investments in private equity in the next two years, with the region continuing to harbour the most attractive opportunities within the asset class, according to a report by Coller Capital.
Tantrums ahead: global recovery enters 'terrible twos'
The recovery of the global sharemarket has entered the “terrible twos” as the calculation of market valuations and identification of economic trends becomes more complicated, Russell Investments’ chief investment strategist, Andrew Pease, said.
Tyndall signs new custodian
Craig Hobart
Former Suncorp satellite Tyndall Investment Management has selected its new custodian with a formal announcement of the deal expected this week.
NSW State Super chair sought as innovator
The chair of one of Australia’s biggest super funds, Dr Don Russell, will soon take on a major new role in the public service, heading up the Federal Government’s main scientific research and innovation arm.
Big Aussie equities manager joins after-tax movement
A household name in retail funds management is priming itself to perform to an after-tax benchmark, providing further momentum to the after-tax movement.
Transitions, FX chiefs exit JP Morgan
JP Morgan’s custody arm has lost its head of transition management, in addition to its head of foreign exchange (FX) and currency overlay.
WorkCover NSW loses CIO to consultant
Jerome Lander
The investments chief at the $12 billion WorkCover Authority of NSW, Jerome Lander, will soon leave the insurance fund to become head of traditional asset consulting at a major firm.
Buy/sell spread the love at BTIG
Institutional brokerage BTIG Australia held its first charity day at the end of April, donating all commissions raised on the day to Cure Our Kids, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving quality of life for children with cancer the families who love them. BTIG Australia and Cure Our Kids invited children and their families from … Read more
AXA’s media man has a flair for commentary
From sitting on a tin roof in 40 degree heat in the Solomon Islands, to freezing in a cherrypicker in the depths of a Melbourne winter and being the target of flares thrown by disgruntled fans, Michael Zappone’s love of football (real football: soccer) has taken him to some exotic – and not so exotic … Read more
