After more than a year of research and development, Acorn Capital has finally launched its new microcap equity fund targeting the unlisted market, raising $135 million from two large institutional investors.
Out of the box: the future of quantitative funds management
In 1978, so the story goes, the world’s first investment product reflecting a quantitative model was launched in the US by the former Wells Fargo investment division. It was a simple strategy which tilted the portfolio towards stocks that paid higher dividends. Since then quantitative investment strategies have come a long way, with both the … Read more
Out of the box: the future of quantitative funds management
In 1978, so the story goes, the world’s first investment product reflecting a quantitative model was launched in the US by the former Wells Fargo investment division. It was a simple strategy which tilted the portfolio towards stocks that paid higher dividends. Since then quantitative investment strategies have come a long way, with both the … Read more
Surprise resignation from head of State Street Australia
The managing director of State Street Australia, the Boston bank’s local investor services/custody operation, has unexpectedly resigned less than four months after returning to the country.
New consultant, more alternatives at Westpac Staff Super
The $2.5 billion Westpac Staff Super scheme has terminated its primary asset consulting contract with Russell in favour of another traditional consultant, while increasing strategic allocations to alternatives across its growth investment options.
Shock and awe campaign planned by IFSA to boost confidence
The Investment and Financial Services Association is planning a “shock and awe” campaign to help counter the low level of consumer confidence in the financial system. BNP Paribas Investment Partners CEO dies
The global head of BNP Paribas Investment Partners, whose decision to freeze three of the firm’s investment funds in August 2007 is considered a defining moment in the global credit crunch, has died at the age of 44.
Super funds should be putting aside 0.1 per cent of their annual investment return as a reserve to compensate members in the event that a major operational risk event occurs, according to Mercer. Hedge funds face extinction at Media Super
Warakirri Asset Management and FRM are two hedge fund-of-fund (HFoF) providers that have lost mandates with the $2 billion Media Super in an incisive review of its hedge fund program. Terms & Conditions
THE TERMS THAT APPLY WHEN YOU ARE A CLIENT – ADVERTISER, SPONSOR AND EVENT DELEGATE 1. WHEN DO THESE TERMS APPLY? 1.1 These terms will apply to you, the “Customer” every time you request publication of advertising or services in any Products owned by Conexus Financial Pty Ltd (ABN 51 120 292 257). Now referred … Read more
