Ideas International, the Australianbased listed IT research and consulting firm, has launched a ‘carbon calculator’ for the operators of large computer installations to estimate their carbon footprint. Ideas International, a small listed company with offices in the US and Europe, is run by former Garradin systems chief executive, Stephen Bowhill. Garradin was acquired by Bravura … Read more
The intense speculation around Perpetual Investments’ backoffice has been laid to rest by group executive for structured products and platforms, Eric Wang, who last month said that RBC Dexia Investor Services’ contract had been extended following a review. However Wang refused to say how long the extension was for, citing commercial confidentiality. In explaining his … Read more
The intense speculation around Perpetual Investments’ backoffice has been laid to rest by group executive for structured products and platforms, Eric Wang, who last month said that RBC Dexia Investor Services’ contract had been extended following a review. However Wang refused to say how long the extension was for, citing commercial confidentiality. In explaining his … Read more
A centralised database which reduces the time lag between the trading of an exotic derivative and its reconciliation, and gives a clearer picture of how that derivative is impacting an institution’s entire investment spectrum, will be crucial in the stricter regulatory environment ahead writes PETER HILL, the managing director of SimCorp Asia. The current economic … Read more
A centralised database which reduces the time lag between the trading of an exotic derivative and its reconciliation, and gives a clearer picture of how that derivative is impacting an institution’s entire investment spectrum, will be crucial in the stricter regulatory environment ahead writes PETER HILL, the managing director of SimCorp Asia. The current economic … Read more
State Street Corporation recently released a ‘ Vision Report’ on sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). The latest report assesses the impact of SWFs on the global economy. With nearly US$3 trillion in aggregate financial resources and a rapid growth trajectory, SWFs are increasingly important cross-border investors. Here, GEORGE HOGUET, a senior portfolio manager and global investment … Read more
State Street Corporation recently released a ‘ Vision Report’ on sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). The latest report assesses the impact of SWFs on the global economy. With nearly US$3 trillion in aggregate financial resources and a rapid growth trajectory, SWFs are increasingly important cross-border investors. Here, GEORGE HOGUET, a senior portfolio manager and global investment … Read more
People tend to do things that make them feel good, and avoid things that make them feel bad. Intuitive, as the revelations of psychology often are, this nugget has found new application in explaining some of the seemingly irrational behaviour of individual investors. STEPHEN SHORE reports. Nicholas Barberis, professor of finance at the Yale School … Read more
People tend to do things that make them feel good, and avoid things that make them feel bad. Intuitive, as the revelations of psychology often are, this nugget has found new application in explaining some of the seemingly irrational behaviour of individual investors. STEPHEN SHORE reports. Nicholas Barberis, professor of finance at the Yale School … Read more
Value managers of Australian equities are waiting for the real economy to catch up with their portfolios. SIMON MUMME speaks with some value veterans about the prospects of a big recovery for their style. Their results became public knowledge in mid-October. Value managers, the traditional preservers of capital in tough times, have registered their one-year … Read more
Value managers of Australian equities are waiting for the real economy to catch up with their portfolios. SIMON MUMME speaks with some value veterans about the prospects of a big recovery for their style. Their results became public knowledge in mid-October. Value managers, the traditional preservers of capital in tough times, have registered their one-year … Read more
InTech appointed former Rothschild Australia Asset Management exec director, Daryl Hawkey, as a non-exec director, while van Eyk tapped former Russell head of insto business Steve Roberts for its board. Former hedge fund manager Geoff Weir was appointed managing director of the Australian Financial Centre Forum , a join government/financial services industry initiative to position … Read more
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