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Hostplus-backed redevelopment secures $295m from ANZ

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
The Hamton-Hostplus consortium is set to take on the next stage of its $2 billion redevelopment of Moonee Valley Racecourse, having secured a $295 million loan from ANZ. Hostplus first partnered with private developer Hamton on the project in 2017 ...

Interest rates, liquidity top of mind for Future Fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
The current high interest rate environment is forcing the Future Fund to rethink its asset allocation, particularly its weightings in property and alternatives, in a bid to curb any potential liquidity issues. Rising interest rates, soaring 10-year ...

Lack of income stream drags local retirement system: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Australia's retirement system has received a B+ grade in a study of nearly 50 nations, with the lack of a compulsory retirement income stream being what holds it back. The latest Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index sees Australia placed fifth ...

New advice firm hits Melbourne

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Launching in late October, Source Wealth will provide flexible, goals-based advice backed by technology. Source Wealth founder Michael Sauer brings nearly a decade of experience in financial services to the firm, having served at Tribeca Financial ...

Alternatives to top $33tn by 2028

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Globally, alternatives' assets under management (AUM) will reach around $33 trillion (US$24.5tn) by the conclusion of 2028, up from the estimated $22 trillion (US$16.3tn) expected at the end of 2023. According to Preqin's Future of Alternatives ...

BlackRock unveils new gold ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
The BlackRock iShares Physical Gold ETF (GLDN) will soon be available to financial advisers and investors, offering exposure to physical gold at a low cost. Priced at 18 basis points (or 0.18%), GLDN reflects the fund manager's commitment to providing ...

Magellan mulls converting closed-end fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
Magellan Asset Management is considering overhauling the structure of one of its funds as it persistently trades below its net asset value. The closed-end Magellan Global Fund (MGF) is up for review as the board weighs up converting it into an open-end ...

Forager to delist Aussie LIT

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
Forager Funds Management is set to delist its Australian-listed investment trust as it continues to trade at a 15% discount to its net asset value. The Forager Australian Shares Fund (FOR) has struggled to close the 15% valuation gap over the last four ...

CBRE IM appoints APAC managing director

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
CBRE Investment Management has appointed Evan Gallagher as the managing director of its Asia Pacific client solutions team. Gallagher, who is based in Sydney, will be responsible for leading client engagement activities with institutional and wealth ...

Keppel private fund expands into Australia

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
The Singaporean investment giant's private fund, the Keppel Education Asset Fund (KEAF) has acquired two education assets in Sydney for $198 million. Backed by institutional investors, including a large sovereign wealth fund and pension funds, KEAF's ...