Alternatives

Legg Mason has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Australian global listed infrastructure business RARE Infrastructure for a total consideration of up to £94m.

Thomas Miller Investment has launched a Diversified Assets fund in a bid to offer uncorrelated returns to investors.

Dexion Capital has been acquired by Australian boutique fund manager Fidante Partners for £19.6m.

Pieter Busscher, portfolio manager of the RobecoSAM Smart Materials fund, looks at the manufacturing and technological innovations - from robots to 3D printers - which will continue to push production ahead, despite the significant decline of raw materials...

Clive Burstow, manager of the Baring Global Mining fund, explains how a multi-year supply/demand imbalance is creating value opportunities for investors in precious metals

David Coombs, head of multi-asset investments at Rathbone Unit Trust Management, says the hunt for alpha must turn to alternatives as the beta run draws to a close

Aberdeen Asset Management is to acquire FLAG Capital Management in a bid to strengthen its alternatives platform and US offering.

Peter Elston, chief investment officer at Seneca Investment Managers, investigates the pros and cons of forex hedging.

Dexion Capital's Magnus Spence is preparing to launch an alternative UCITS platform, with its first offering managed by a former member of the MPC.

EEA Fund Management's parent company has rebranded and created a new subsidiary as it moves away from the name associated with its troubled life settlements fund.