Tag: australia

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

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

Markets

Vanguard to list Aussie ETFs, eyes fixed-interest products

The firm is targeting retail investors with three ETFs tracking small caps, large caps and high-yield shares. It also hopes the ASX will allow fixed-interest ETFs within a year.

By Leigh Powell | 18 April 2011

Conference Highlights

Photos from “Asia and the World” summit in Australia

AsianInvestor presents photographs from its second global investment summit in Melbourne to showcase opportunities in Asia and emerging markets.

By The Editors | 1 March 2011

Alternatives

RREEF eyes Chinese insurance assets, may raise RMB funds

With Chinese insurers now free to buy property for investment purposes, Deutsche Bank's property investment arm expects them to become dominant real estate players.

By Joe Marsh | 16 September 2010

Asset Owners

Costello praised after decision to leave Future Fund

The market is left to speculate on Paul Costello’s replacement as general manager of Australia's Future Fund as he announces his plan to leave at the end of this year.

By Alex Frew McMillan | 15 September 2010

Alternatives

Restructured RREEF to go more local

After a tough couple of years, Deutsche Bank’s alternatives-investment arm has narrowed its investments solely to property and its Asia-Pacific client focus to four ...

By Joe Marsh | 3 September 2010

Alternatives

Australia's political uncertainty is not deterring hedge funds

The as-yet undecided national election in Australia is not having much effect on investors' attitudes towards the country, particularly the property market, say Hong Kong hedgies.

By Alex Frew McMillan | 2 September 2010

Markets

India is largely ignored by Australian investors, says Think Global

Yet the country deserves at least the same attention as China, if not more, says David Thomas, head of the Sydney-based consulting firm.

By Joe Marsh | 18 August 2010

Alternatives

Australian super funds steer clear of China

Assets are growing fast at superannuation funds, but they remain cautious about investing in markets such as China, says Baker & McKenzie.

By Joseph Marsh | 30 April 2010

Outlooks

Asia-Pacific ex-Japan investors dump Australia

They are also very bearish on Malaysia and New Zealand, preferring Indonesia and Taiwan. Global allocators are boosting Japan weightings and shunning Europe.

By Joseph Marsh | 15 April 2010

Alternatives

Now is the time for alternatives, says Russell Investments

Having named a head of alternatives advice in Australia, the US firm is looking to hire for the same role in Japan, as it re-estimates its model portfolios.

By Joseph Marsh | 19 March 2010

Markets

Australian fund-passport proposal is a "long-term" plan

New recommendations for the fund industry in Australia are likely to be considered alongside tax-rule changes proposed in December, says Geoff Weir of the Australian Financial ...

By Joseph Marsh | 18 February 2010

People Moves

Treasury Group expands distribution team

The Australian firm, which incubates fund managers, is eyeing more business in Asia and has hired Peter Walsh and Lucinda Hill to bolster its distribution team.

By Joseph Marsh | 3 February 2010

People Moves

Morgan Stanley hires wealth chief in Sydney

Matthew Comyn has left Commonwealth Securities to run Morgan Stanley Smith Barney's wealth management business in Australia.

By Joseph Marsh | 29 January 2010

Distribution

Australian asset managers look to Asia

Australian fund industry executives were in Hong Kong last week with the aim of expanding their business beyond domestic borders.

By Joseph Marsh | 26 January 2010

People Moves

American Century hires ex-Macquarie exec

The US fund manager has bolstered its team in Hong Kong with the hire of Elizabeth Trinh to cover Australia and South Asia.

By Joseph Marsh | 26 January 2010

Services

ANZ deal boosts JP Morgan's custody business

The US bank's acquisition of ANZ's custody business will give it a local sub-custody presence in Australia and New Zealand, and a large share of the master custody market.

By Edward Russell | 23 November 2009

Outlooks

Aviva expects 2010 to be a ‘vintage year’ for core-plus property plays

Aviva’s Asian real estate arm sees the best immediate risk-adjusted opportunities in Japan and Australia, but likes China over the longer term.

By Jame DiBiasio | 19 October 2009

Services

BGI goes live with Swift in Australia

The UK asset manager is the fourth institution to go live with Swift's funds-automation solution in Australia, as adoption of the service gains momentum.

By Edward Russell | 19 October 2009

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