Super funds will face higher custody fees as custodians’ securities lending revenue declines on the back of ASIC’s short-selling ban, industry experts say.
950 mil fixed interest review at big NSW fund
A large NSW public sector fund is reviewing all of its domestic and international fixed income allocations.
Cambridge draws senior PM from Red Centre
London hedge fund The Cambridge Strategy has appointed a senior portfolio manager from an Australian alternatives fund to open its Asian desk.
Lehman's loss is Warakirri's gain
A former executive from the now defunct Lehman Brothers Asset Management yesterday started at Warakirri Asset Management.
US hedge fund heavyweights back Australian rep
Pioneer US hedge fund-of-funds manager Dick Elden and US multi-strategy manager Saguenay have backed a new Australian alternatives marketing and advisory company.
Catholic fund replaces investment officer, reviews property
The $3.5 billion Catholic Super & Retirement Fund (CSRF) has hired a former Mercer asset consultant, once the principal consultant for Qantas Super, as its new investment officer.
Omgeo purchase responds to ‘over-collateralisation’ by managers
Omgeo, a provider of post-trade pre-settlement trade management technology to funds managers, has responded to what it views as over-collateralisation by funds managers with a new acquisition.
Kapstream taps CFS GAM for new portfolio manager
Kapstream Capital, an absolute return fixed income boutique, has appointed a new portfolio manager to its team.
Mercer’s small caps now boutique-only
Mercer Global Investments (MGI) has redeemed Australian small cap equities mandates with two big institutions in preference for boutique managers.
BTIM cuts sales veteran loose as 10 told to walk
The 10 redundancies now occurring at BT Investment Management (BTIM) will claim the role of a senior distribution manager who has been with BT for 22 years, and a fixed interest portfolio manager.
Sunsuper awards first Japan-only mandate
Sunsuper has committed $200 million in a segregated mandate to a Japanese equities manager through its satellite portfolio, which targets opportunistic themes.
Omgeo purchase responds to 'over-collateralisation' by managers
Omgeo, a provider of post-trade pre-settlement trade management technology to funds managers, has responded to what it views as over-collateralisation by funds managers with a new acquisition.
