GLOBAL – There are three new searches on the IPE-Quest system, for global commodities, liability solutions and Australian equities.

The first (QN520) is for global commodities conducted by a UK investment consultant. It has several pension fund clients who are considering the asset class. The consultant would like to review pooled funds products only (UK or EU funds such as OEICS, UCITS etc.), not segregated accounts. Any clients investing into these funds would not be likely to invest more than $10m each. The closing date is October 6.

The second (QN521) is for liability solutions by a UK investment consultant which has several pension fund clients looking at liability matching. The consultant would like to review pooled funds products only (UK or EU funds such as OEICS, UCITS etc.), not segregated accounts. Any clients investing into these funds would not be likely to invest more than $20-50m each. The closing date is October 6.

The third (QN522) is for Australian equities worth up to $50m. The search is being conducted by Kirstein Finans on behalf of a Danish asset manager. The product will be part of a new fund-of-funds product. The target is to outperform the S&P/ASX200 irrespective of the style in the market. The deadline is October 18.