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Janus opens office
US-based asset manager now has a physical presence in Australia, having recently opened its Melbourne office.
Providing wholesale investment strategies to the Australian and New Zealand market, the group is taking a medium to long-term outlook in attracting institutional mandates.
, head of Australia for Janus Capital Asia, said he is beginning to meet with consultants from a number of Australian superannuation funds of various sizes and market sectors that are potential mandates. He is meeting primarily with superannuation funds, government funds and investment consultants.
One of the flagship products offered by Janus is its quantitative-based , which Landau said has a long track record of success within the United States.
Janus will also offer the global equity products developed by its parent group.
“Our products are low-correlation to those offered by other fund managers, which makes us a nice complement to add to existing allocations,” Landau said.
“I’m confident Australian institutions will be as receptive to our US and global strategies. Our new office will enable us to bring a broad range of US and global mathematical and fundamental investment strategies to meet the needs of Australian institutional investors.”
Initially, the Melbourne office will consist of Landau and another staff member, who will be working in a part-time capacity.
The new office will also receive additional support from the successful Hong Kong-based Janus operation.
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