The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has changed the definition of ‘hedge fund’ in a bid to tighten disclosure requirements for higher-risk schemes...
ASX chairman Rick Holliday-Smith has congratulated the two ASX board members who stood down last week....
Investing in hedge funds is one of the more polarising topics in the investment world. There are strongly-held views at each end of the spectrum, with little in-between, ...
Although many investors were burned during the GFC by the liquidity shortfalls of alternative investments, retail investors now have better opportunities to build up port...
The Bennelong Kardinia Capital Absolute Return fund has lowered its initial investment amount for retail investors to $20,000 and moved to provide daily liquidity....
A group of local and international investors have praised the current environment as optimal for retail investment in alternatives. ...
Australian hedge funds have been given a clean bill of health by ASIC largely because most investors are institutional....
Zenith Investment Partners’ Daniel Liptak has joined newly-established specialist institutional consulting firm ZG Advisors. ...
Government and ASIC strike deals to combat tax evasion and supervise international fund managers. ...
New analysis reveals the degree to which Australian asset managers have used super fund appetites to lead in infrastructure....
Assets under management (AUM) for the top 100 alternative investment managers reached $3.1 trillion in 2012, with Macquarie Bank taking out the top spot in Towers Watson’...
While there are pockets of value across all sectors, getting the best performance depends on choosing the right assets with good locations and occupancy....
Despite the subcontinent's emerging market reputation, India-focused funds are facing challenges in gaining interest from global investors, a sector report from instituti...
ASIC consultation brings ASX platform a step closer but narrows its focus....
As it continues its discussions with industry, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has extended the commencement of upcoming disclosure benchmarks...
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...