Greater transparency offered for ESG alternative funds; CFS offers advisers crypto ETF access

Preqin, an alternative assets data provider, has developed a range of ESG fund performance benchmarks to provide advisers with greater transparency of the alternatives space.

The super and investment fund has added a spot bitcoin ETF from BlackRock to the CFS Edge platform, allowing advisers access to crypto assets.

The current macroenvironment is proving to be “encouraging” for global mergers in the funds management space, says Wilson Asset Management, underpinned by increased optimism from dealmakers.

Real estate fund manager Centuria Capital has appointed multiple senior roles, including a newly created chief investment officer position.

JP Morgan Chase chief executive, Jamie Dimon, has stated it aims to eliminate the usage of proxy advisers by the end of 2024 in its asset management arm as he believes it is becoming difficult for portfolio managers to overrule their
voting decisions.

Schroders Australia, ClearBridge and GAM have all made new hires in their distribution teams, focusing on wealth and financial advisers.