Australia's Perpetual goes abroad with resources fund

Perpetual, an independent asset-management company in Australia with A$27 billion of assets, is extending its operations and investment capabilities overseas, with a focus on Asia ex-Japan. After several years of preparation, it is now marketing a global resources fund. It is a market segment that is closely related to many Australian companies and is seen as a natural extension across borders, says Gemma Dooley, Sydney-based general manager of investment research and institutional bu…