October 2023
Global Investment Institute congratulates Dom Chiuchiolo on joining Funds SA as a Senior Investment Analyst within the Debt and Liquid Alternatives Team.
Funds SA is owned by the government of South Australia and manages investment portfolios on behalf of South Australia’s public sector superannuation funds and approved public authorities, managing funds in excess of AU$40 billion.
We wish Dom all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at Funds SA.
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Global Investment Institute is pleased to announce an expanded program of events for family office investment leaders in the 2024 calendar year. Following on from the success of this year’s inaugural Family Office Investment Forum in Melbourne, Global Investment Institute will host the Sydney edition of the event on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, two days before the Melbourne event on Thursday, 17 October 2024.
“We are delighted with the support we have received from the Melbourne family office investment leaders this year”, said Global Investment Institute Managing Director Zlatan Kapetanovic. “Our unique format and bespoke program, which we created in close consultation with our family office Advisory Committee, really resonated with the CIOs, CEOs and Investment Directors we had in attendance. Based on the positive feedback received, we will host the Melbourne event again and we are also looking forward to bringing the Family Office Investment Forum to Sydney-based family offices next year too.”
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Global Investment Institute congratulates Ann Tran on joining Spirit Super in the role Senior Analyst, Investment Strategy.
Spirit Super is an industry superannuation fund managing more than AU$26 billion in assets on behalf of more than 325,000 members.
We wish Ann all the best in her new role and continued success to the team at Spirit Super.
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Global Investment Institute congratulates Winnie Wong on joining Spirit Super in the role Portfolio Manager, Investment Strategy.
Spirit Super is an industry superannuation fund managing more than AU$26 billion in assets on behalf of more than 325,000 members.
We wish Winnie all the best in her new role and continued success to the team at Spirit Super.
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Global Investment Institute congratulates David Schneider on his promotion to Head of Investment Strategy at TelstraSuper.
TelstraSuper is a leading profit-to-members superannuation fund managing approximately AU$24 billion in assets on behalf of their members.
David has been with TelstraSuper since January 2018 and most recently held the role Head of Asset Allocation, with responsibility for the fund’s strategic and dynamic asset allocation functions.
We wish David all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at TelstraSuper.
Read MoreAware Super is embarking on its next chapter of growth in its ambitions to becoming a AU$250 billion fund by 2026, and they have expanded the role of their Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Damien Webb who will now also lead the Fund’s international expansion, as their new Head of International.
In this exclusive interview with Global Investment Institute (GII), Damien shares the main drivers for the global expansion of the Fund’s footprint, the key strategic objectives he will be striving to achieve in his new capacity and outlines what success will look like from the Fund’s perspective, and, most importantly, for their more than one million members.
Read MoreMichael is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Madigan Capital. Madigan is a specialist, institutional only real estate debt investment management firm.
Currently based in Sydney Australia, Michael has been in the real estate industry for over 35 years. He is an experienced advisor in real estate investment, construction and funds management, having worked in multiple jurisdictions throughout his career across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe.
Passionate about the potential of real estate debt in a diversified investment portfolio, Michael discusses the drivers of the opportunity set in real estate debt and the implications for investors in the current investment landscape.
Michael will be presenting at Global Investment Institute’s upcoming Fixed Income & Alternatives Investment Forum, taking place on Thursday, 7 September 2023 at the Westin Melbourne, Victoria.
To register your interest in attending, click here or for more information email zlatan.kapetanovic@globalii.com.au.
Read More“After removing its zero-Covid policy last December, China has seen economic growth spike and subsequently decline. Markets have been disappointed with the recovery and uncertain about the pathway to restoring growth. However, after the Politburo meeting in July, China’s domestic economic policy has switched firmly to pro-growth and we expect the government will keep rolling out supportive measures to the sectors that face growth challenges, including property”, remarks Colin Liang, Portfolio Manager, Redwheel China Equity Fund, Head of China Research, Emerging & Frontier Markets Team, Redwheel.
Colin will be presenting on China equities at Global Investment Institute’s upcoming Equities Investment Forum, taking place on Wednesday, 6 September 2023 at the Westin Melbourne, Victoria.
This event has reached capacity. If you would like more information please email zlatan.kapetanovic@globalii.com.au.
Read MoreAugust 2023
Global Investment Institute congratulates Max Hamra on his promotion to Senior Responsible Investment Analyst at Funds SA.
Funds SA is owned by the government of South Australia and manages investment portfolios on behalf of South Australia’s public sector superannuation funds and approved public authorities, managing funds in excess of AU$40 billion.
We wish Max all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at Funds SA.
Read More“Investing in emerging markets debt provides investors with a wide variety of investment options; from large robust economies to developed ones. From countries with strong institutional pillars to ones which are establishing them for future generations. Emerging markets debt has historically provided investors with low beta and correlation to US Treasuries and the S&P 500, thereby providing an opportunity for diversification”, comments Darren Goldman, Managing Director & EMsights Capital Group Business Leader, Artisan Partners.
Darren will be presenting at Global Investment Institute’s upcoming Fixed Income & Alternatives Investment Forum, taking place on Thursday, 7 September 2023 at the Westin Melbourne, Victoria.
To register your interest in attending, click here or for more information email zlatan.kapetanovic@globalii.com.au.
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Global Investment Institute congratulates Balraj Sokhi on joining Hostplus, where he will be working as an Investment Analyst in the Private Markets and Investment Strategy role within the Hostplus investments team.
Hostplus is one of the largest superannuation funds in Australia with over 1.77 million members, more than 301,000 employers and AU$102.6 billion in funds under management. With origins in the hospitality and tourism industries, Hostplus continues to evolve as the lifetime fund of choice for all Australians, delivering retirement income security to their members.
We wish Balraj all the best in his new role and continued success to the team at Hostplus.
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Global Investment Institute congratulates Sabina Ahmed on joining Breakthrough Victoria in the role Director, Portfolio Construction.
Breakthrough Victoria manages a AU$2 billion investment fund set up to drive cutting-edge ideas, create jobs, and foster prosperity in emerging industries, with the aim of positioning the state of Victoria as a leader in innovation.
We wish Sabina all the best in her new role and continued success to the team at Breakthrough Victoria.
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