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Investment Strategy

QIC becomes creditor to infrastructure majors

Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has formed a new fund to buy up stakes of $50 million or more in the debt of big infrastructure players as other investors, such as hedge funds and investment banks, sell their credit exposures to the sector.

Staff WriterNovember 10, 2008

Investment Strategy

HIP targets illiquid secondaries in private equity spend

The $560 million Health Industry Plan (HIP) has doubled its commitment to private equity by awarding mandates to managers targeting illiquid secondaries.

Staff WriterJuly 15, 2008

Hedge Funds

HIP targets illiquid secondaries in private equity spend

The $560 million Health Industry Plan (HIP) has doubled its commitment to private equity by awarding mandates to managers targeting illiquid secondaries.

Staff WriterJuly 15, 2008

Investment Strategy

MFS signals hedge fund expansion with Keary hire

MFS Financial Services has appointed Richard Keary, the well-known alternatives manager, to the new position of chief investment officer of its MFS Alternative Investments subsidiary.

Staff WriterApril 17, 2007

Investment Strategy

MFS signals hedge fund expansion with Keary hire

MFS Financial Services has appointed Richard Keary, the well-known alternatives manager, to the new position of chief investment officer of its MFS Alternative Investments subsidiary.

Staff WriterApril 17, 2007

Investment Strategy

Plan for Life finds funds hit sweet spot

Actuarial and research firm Plan for Life has reported another bumper year for the Australian funds management industry with both wholesale and retail sectors growing by close to 20 per cent.

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2006

Investment Strategy

Plan for Life finds funds hit sweet spot

Actuarial and research firm Plan for Life has reported another bumper year for the Australian funds management industry with both wholesale and retail sectors growing by close to 20 per cent.

Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2006