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Small- and mid-cap trading flourishing in dark pools
Alternative trading venues are living up to their billing as good execution venues for less liquid stocks, according to figures from several platform providers.
By Joe Marsh | 17 August 2011
Business Moves
Aviva Investors boosts Asia focus after Australian sale
Departing Asia-Pacific head Craig Bingham says he is taking time out before deciding on his next move. He will be replaced by global business development director Erich Gerth.
By Joe Marsh | 15 August 2011
Alternatives
Infrastructure risks may be greater than realised
A survey of project risk in Australia finds infrastructure projects can end up costing more than investors expect.
By Jame DiBiasio | 4 August 2011
Alternatives
Pengana’s Asia event-driven fund to hit $40 million
The hedge fund will be marketed in Hong Kong and Singapore following an imminent $30 million inflow, and is now available to Australian retail investors.
By Yvonne Chan | 1 August 2011
Business Moves
UBS fund-admin unit targets China and Australia
The new platform is focused on alternatives funds across Asia, with China its main long-term target, and will ultimately service traditional fund clients.
By Yvonne Chan | 25 July 2011
People Moves
Prudential funds arm lures institutional head from AMP
Dean Winterton will join Prudential Corporation’s funds arm as Asia head of institutional business from AMP Capital, succeeding Paul Hancock.
By Joe Marsh | 21 July 2011
Alternatives
Kapstream starts marketing Asian bond fund
The fixed-income hedge fund aims to expand its $50 million in assets via regional and US inflows.
By Yvonne Chan | 20 July 2011
Alternatives
Imperia expands to $65 million with fresh inflows
A large allocation has boosted the assets of the event-driven, Asia-focused hedge fund following strong performance over the past year.
By Yvonne Chan | 18 July 2011
Alternatives
Asia-Pacific real estate still has gas in the tank: LaSalle
There are several spots where opportunistic property funds can pick up good buys, says Andrew Heithersay of LaSalle Investment Management, which has just acquired an Australian...
By Simon Osborne | 18 July 2011
Alternatives
Property specialist Agincourt discusses new RMB fund
With the launch of its RMB secured convertible-bond fund, real-estate fund manager Agincourt Capital hopes to attract investors wary of locking up assets for five years or more.
By Joe Marsh, Leanne Wang | 14 July 2011
Distribution
UBS mulls post-merger AM overhaul in Australia
The bank may create a multi-boutique set-up after its acquisition of ING IM Australia. But Grant Bailey of ING IM denies the sale is part of plans to cut back in the region.
By Joe Marsh | 4 July 2011
Markets
How will Chi-X Australia’s launch change the landscape?
Asian traders are awaiting the introduction of Australia’s first alternative trading venue in the fourth quarter of this year. Industry support for it is strong, so what ...
By Leigh Powell | 7 June 2011
People Moves
Macquarie's electronic-trading head Klinger exits
The firm, an electronic-trading powerhouse in Asia, is not replacing David Klinger.
By Jame DiBiasio | 1 June 2011
Alternatives
Aberdeen AM eyes Asia property sector after Tokyo JV
The firm launches a $400 million co-investment with GE Capital Real Estate to invest in residential real estate in Tokyo. It says more deals with alternative structures could ...
By Leigh Powell | 26 May 2011
Markets
Exchange nationalism bad for clients, says veteran trader
Bourses such as those in Australia and Singapore need big, recognisable brands to compete these days, says Philip York of Empyreal Investments.
By Joe Marsh | 24 May 2011
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