World pension systems face reform challenges as people live longer

October 26, 2016

Significant reform of pension systems is needed in several countries, according to the results of a survey of schemes in 27 countries.

Investors scramble for real estate opportunities in crowded Asia Pacific markets

December 8, 2015

Real estate activity in the Asia Pacific region next year will continue to display solid inflows of capital in search of investment opportunities and safe havens, says a report from PwC.

Australian hedge fund industry shows strong growth in assets under management

September 7, 2015

Treasury reforms, financial innovation and growing demand are driving interest in Australia’s hedge fund industry, according to Alternative Investment Management Association (Aima).

Fidante Partners buys Guernsey-based alternative investments group Dexion Capital

July 16, 2015

Consolidation in the alternative area continues with the acquisition by Challenger’s boutique funds management division, Fidante Partners, of Dexion Capital Holdings, a European alternative investments group.

Asian fund passport moves a step closer

March 30, 2015

At the end of February, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, Philippines and Thailand released a joint consultation on the proposed arrangements that will govern the Asia region funds passport.

Global economy warrants more optimism in 2015 says Deutsche Bank report

February 9, 2015

The global economy will accelerate in 2015 with above trend expansion in the US outpacing weak and uneven growth in Europe, according to Deutsche Bank's January hedge fund trends report.

CPPIB commits investments to Canadian private equity and Australian infrastructure

February 6, 2015

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is investing an additional C$330m ($265m) in the Canadian private equity market, the company said in a statement.