Managed funds
The tax bill that could sink a blockbuster takeover of Australian wealth powerhouse
A hefty $500 million tax bill has threatened to scupper a multibillion-dollar deal between 138-year-old Perpetual and a private equity firm.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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The Republicans declare war on multibillion-dollar Wall Street giants
Things are heating up, even before Donald Trump returns to the White House and the Republicans take control of Congress.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Global wealth giant eyes expansion in Australia
Lucas Klein, Janus Henderson Investors’ head of equities Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, said a strategic priority for the group was to grow in the Asia Pacific region.
- by Anne Hyland
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Platinum Asset Management
A Platinum deal: Geoff Wilson eyes move for Kerr Neilson’s $12b giant
A bidding war may break out for Platinum Asset Management, with prominent investor Geoff Wilson said to be among the parties interested in the funds management group.
- by Anne Hyland
Kerr Neilson lost over $500m in six years. Then he made it all back
The billionaire watched as the performance of the company he once ran, Platinum Asset Management, tanked alongside his fortune, spurring him into action.
- by Anne Hyland
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How this maverick investor pulled off a $20 million virtual corporate heist
This isn’t Nick Bolton’s first rodeo, but it will count as his most lucrative for his investment company Keybridge.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Magellan shares soar on cost cuts, capital return as profits hit
The former high-flying fund manager continued to bleed funds but saw improvement in its flagship fund and announced a special dividend to return cash to investors.
- by Millie Muroi
Farming and food the next green bonanza: Wollemi Capital
Agriculture could be transformed into a mainstream infrastructure asset class like solar and wind energy, says climate-focused investment firm Wollemi Capital.
- by Clancy Yeates
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Australian investors left in the dark over how their money is invested
Timely disclosure of portfolio holdings is becoming even more important with increasing interest in ethical investing and concerns over greenwashing.
- by John Collett
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Magellan cops a hit as another rock star stock picker lays down his guitar
The trouble with having rock stars in business is that they retire or they put out a bad (performance) album, and then leave, all of which has been bad news for Magellan.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Frustrated billionaire’s dummy spit could shake up money management
The godfather of funds management, Kerr Neilson, wants to see changes at Platinum Asset Management. But without a board or executive position he has been relegated to firing potshots from the sidelines.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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