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Bennelong Funds Management announces change of ownership

Bennelong Funds Management (BFM) today announced that Antipodes Partners has entered into a binding agreement with the Bangarra Group, owner of the Bennelong Funds Management Group (BFMG), for Antipodes Partners to take full ownership of BFMG.

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As multi-specialist investment firms, BFMG and Antipodes share a common philosophy and structure, and under Antipodes' ownership we believe advisers, investors and investment managers will benefit from the combined scale and expertise of both firms.

John Burke, Chief Executive Officer of BFM, said: “What makes this partnership so compelling is the strong alignment between our organisations. Both Bennelong Funds Management and Antipodes have been built around a belief in investment autonomy, client alignment, and a boutique structure that supports long-term success. Together, we are creating an even stronger platform for our clients and investment teams.”

Jeff Chapman, founder of the Bangarra Group, said: “As multi-specialist investment firms Bennelong and Antipodes share a common philosophy and structure. I am delighted that Antipodes will seek to grow what we have built over twenty years and I wish them every success.”

The ownership change, of itself, does not trigger any change to:

  • investments held by funds where BFM is the responsible entity*;
  • fees and charges;
  • administration or custody;
  • investment managers or personnel managing the funds;
  • the investment philosophy or strategy of investment managers;
  • the majority equity stake held by investment teams in the investment management entity; or
  • unitholder rights or offer documents.

Bennelong Funds Management Ltd (a subsidiary of BFMG) remains the responsible entity for all funds it manages.

*Funds include:

  • Bennelong Australian Equities Fund
  • Bennelong Concentrated Australian Equities Fund
  • Bennelong ex-20 Australian Equities Fund
  • Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund
  • Bennelong Emerging Companies Fund – Class A
  • Bennelong Emerging Companies Fund – Class S
  • Bennelong Market Neutral Fund
  • Bennelong Long Short Equity Fund
  • Quay Global Real Estate Fund (Unhedged) Active ETF
  • Quay Global Real Estate Fund (AUD Hedged) Active ETF
  • 4D Global Infrastructure Fund (Unhedged)
  • 4D Global Infrastructure Fund (AUD Hedged)
  • Skerryvore Global Emerging Markets All-Cap Equity Fund
  • Allspring Global Income Fund – Class A
  • Allspring Global Income Fund – Class B
  • LCP Insurance Linked Securities Fund – AUD Class