The global funds that outperformed during summer volatility
FSA looks at the best performing global equity funds since the start of June during the volatile unwind of a crowded AI trade.
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Schroders launches tokenised share class
It uses Kinexys by J.P. Morgan’s multi-chain asset tokenisation platform, so clients will be able to use smart contracts.
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Standard Chartered’s Mischa Bitton: Private equity secondaries provide a pool of opportunities
However, there needs to be greater alignment between product design and investor outcomes, Mischa Bitton, head, alternative investments, wealth solutions, Standard Chartered tells FSA.
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Franklin Templeton sees $18bn of inflows as assets hit record high
Franklin Templeton’s asset under management hit an all all-time high of $1.8trn on the back of strong equity markets and inflows into alternatives and ETFs.
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M&G hires John Bruen as head of Infracapital
Bruen succeeds Martin Lennon, who is retiring.
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Julius Baer’s Jason Ng: Alts provide diversified enhanced risk-adjusted returns
Across all alternative asset classes success ultimately hinges on manager selection, explains Jason Ng, alternatives specialist, Asia & Middle East, Julius Baer.
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EQT to sell Quantios to Vista Equity Partners
Quantios evolved into a global software platform serving close to 700 organizations worldwide through ViewPoint and TrustQuay.
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Bank of Singapore appoints new head of alternative investments
Benjamin Low joins Bank of Singapore from Cambridge Associates.
Private markets
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EQT to sell Quantios to Vista Equity Partners
Quantios evolved into a global software platform serving close to 700 organizations worldwide through ViewPoint and TrustQuay.
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ZQ Capital announces oversubscribed final close of flagship fund
The Hong Kong-based private equity firm has raised $300 million for its strategy.
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Private market asset managers respond to pressure for distributions: MSCI Survey
Making consistent distributions to paid-in capital is top strategic priority, according to MSCI’s 2026 General Partner Survey.
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MSCI and UBS partner for private markets transparency push
MSCI and UBS Group have announced a strategic partnership to improve transparency and standardisation across private markets.
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Seviora and Churchill close $400m CFO strategy
The collateralized fund obligation transaction builds on the strategic partnership announced in September 2025
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Aberdeen highlights shift in private markets focus
Private markets are entering a more selective phase, says Aberdeen Investments.
Real estate
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PAG: Asian real estate offers attractive credit opportunities
Real estate-backed private debt remains attractive in Asia, says Chris Gradel, CEO and co-founder of PAG, one of the region’s largest alternative asset managers.
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Brookfield launches evergreen infrastructure strategy to the Australian wealth market
Brookfield Infrastructure income fund is available to wholesale investors in Australia’s private wealth market.
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PGIM names new head of Asia Pacific real estate
David Fassbender has been appointed head of PGIM’s Asia Pacific real estate business.
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Hongkong Land launches inaugural private real estate fund in Singapore
SCPREF is expected to be seeded by Hongkong Land’s Singapore commercial portfolio.
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Macquarie Asset Management names new head of real assets in India
Prateek Jhawar will join the firm in January 2026 to lead origination and investment strategies in the country.
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Apac commercial property investment volumes hit record high
Full-year volumes on track to surpass $195bn, according to Knight Frank research.