{
  "id": 18289307,
  "title": "ART launches hedge fund-style equities unit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/art-launches-hedge-fund-style-equities-unit",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T09:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hedgeweek",
    "slug": "hedgeweek",
    "url": "https://hedgeweek.com/news/art-launches-hedge-fund-style-equities-unit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian Retirement Trust (ART) is creating a specialized equities capital markets division as it seeks to boost its direct investment presence in the Australian share market, as per an AFR report. ART, a $370 billion pension fund, has assembled a team of three seasoned market experts to oversee the new venture, led by former Jarden investment banking director Dane Fitzgibbon. The unit will adopt a hedge fund-like investment strategy, allowing ART to more directly pursue opportunities in Australian equities and reduce the cost of accessing capital markets. This shift marks a strategic pivot for ART, potentially decreasing its reliance on passive, index-tracking approaches and granting greater flexibility to engage in individual investment opportunities. Presently, Australian equities constitute around 25% of ART's total investment portfolio, underscoring the market's importance within its overall investment strategy. The creation of the desk also mirrors broader trends among Australia's largest superannuation funds, who are increasingly developing advanced internal investment capabilities and asserting more control over portfolio implementation. For institutional investors, this development emphasizes the increasing significance of in-house trading expertise, direct market access, and execution efficiency as large asset owners aim to optimize investment costs and capitalize on public market opportunities.",
  "summary": "Australian Retirement Trust (ART), is establishing a dedicated equities capital markets desk as it looks to expand its direct investment capabilities in the domestic sharemarket, according to a report by the AFR. The A$370 billion pension fund has recruited a team of three experienced market professionals to lead the initiative, headed by former Jarden investment banking chief Dane Fitzgibbon.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}