News & Insights

For a view of the US election result and the effect on the stock markets and the economies of the US and Australia we talk with Kyle Lidbury, Head of Investments Research, Perpetual Private, Amanda MacDonald, Investment Specialist, Perpetual Private and James Holt, Senior Investment Specialist, Perpetual Investments.

When a lender’s business experiences difficulties, things can escalate quickly. When the time came, we prepared to step in as warm standby servicer. We supported all parties (lender, financier and administrator) to reach the best resolution and minimise the financial risk.

With the new EU Securitisation Regulation 2017/2402 expected to be passed into the law by European Parliament in Q4 this year, European investors are expecting Australian issuers to align with some of the EU Securitisation Regulations. How Perpetual is helping Australian issuers.

Following Perpetual Corporate Trust’s appointment as the Responsible Entity (RE) of global fund administrator Mainstream Group’s Separately Managed Account (SMA), the platform has been fully operational and delivering benefits to clients since May 2019 with initial commitments greater than $150 million.

Ophir Asset Management (Ophir) has announced the listing of the Ophir High Conviction Fund (ASX:OPH) (the Fund) on the Australian Stock Exchange. Perpetual Corporate Trust is the independent provider of Responsible Entity (RE) services to the Fund.

“It’s only when the tide flow out, that you see who’s been swimming naked,” Now that volatility and geopolitical risk have resurfaced, it’s time to remember the value of a large, expert, impartial trustee – one who can respect the interest of stakeholders while putting the needs of investors first.

The Asia Region Funds Passport that is expected to go live later this year. What lessons have been learned from the European experience and what it mean for the Australian and Global managed funds industry.

The Federal Budget was handed down in May, and while the headline focus has been on income tax cuts for Australian workers, there are several other announcements that may be of interest to global and domestic investment managers.

Perpetual Corporate Trust receives the Best Corporate Trust, Australia The Asset Triple A Asset Servicing, Institutional Investor and Insurance Award 2018.

With a large and growing asset base and a proven regulatory framework Australia presents a unique opportunity for global investors. Here’s why…

Since the GFC the growth in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) has been staggering, we look at why - and why - the next big trend is active management of assets in the ETF space.

How did Donald Trump pull off his surprise election win? What does it mean for the markets and the US economy? Perpetual’s Matt Sherwood looks at the implications of a major political upset.