Two portfolio managers who left Rubicon Asset Management shortly after Allco bought the firm have launched an event-driven hedge fund seeded by Pengana Capital.
Vanguard close to completing unit registry review
Vanguard Investments is reviewing its front office operations on the heels of reviews of both its middle and back office systems.
InTech loses $11b client, clarifies asset consulting future
The $11 billion investment facility of the NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp) has appointed a new asset consultant, continuing a horror run on the traditional consulting front for InTech.
American private wealth backs Sydney infrastructure boutique
A Sydney-based team of listed global infrastructure investors has become the first funds management foray of the giant private wealth pool, Susquehanna International Group.
AGEST determines asset consultant
Following its first asset consulting tender since 2000, the $3 billion Australian Government Employees Superannuation Trust (AGEST) has decided on a provider.
Hedgie PM joins CFS GAM’s London business
First State Investments, the London arm of Colonial First State Global Asset Management, has hired a former hedge fund manager to its global equities team.
World Refugee Day breakfast donations top $90,000
More than $90,000 was raised from attendants of the World Refugee Day breakfast last week, an event which drew a number of participants from the domestic investment industry.
New mandates for Don Hamson’s Oz eqs boutique
The 130/30 strategy run by quantitative Australian equities boutique Plato Investment Management has attracted more backers.
Telstra Super adds Vision Super exec to invesment team
Telstra Super has added to its seven-strong investment team with the appointment of a senior investment management position covering cash and fixed interest.
DSTi garners new clients
Australian Unity Investments and its joint-venture partner Platypus Asset Management have implemented DST International’s administration software, Hi Invest.
Vanguard close to completing unit registry review
Vanguard Investments is reviewing its front office operations on the heels of reviews of both its middle and back office systems.
Hedgie PM joins CFS GAM's London business
First State Investments, the London arm of Colonial First State Global Asset Management, has hired a former hedge fund manager to its global equities team.
