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NRFC invests in brain-computer interface devices

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
... Apple, Nvidia, Amazon and Open AI. NRFC is a key investor in Syncron's $305 million Series D funding round. The BCI device project is one of many in Synchron's long-term vision of training AI on the cognitive functions of the brain, enabling the development ...

Super moves: AustralianSuper,HESTA, Rest

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
AustralianSuper's Susan Alexander has departed after a 15-year career with the $387 billion superannuation giant, spanning senior roles in both Australia and the United States. Alexander most recently served as principal of member and investments ...

Vanguard proposes tax-free way to save extra cash

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
Vanguard has proposed the introduction of a new scheme through which young Australians could move excess cash into a tax-incentivised investment account. The proposed MyInvestment scheme would involve an account with an annual contribution limit of ...

Housing Australia Future Fund under audit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
The government's Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) is being audited by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), Auditor-General Caralee McLiesh has confirmed in a letter to Senator Andrew Bragg. In addition, McLiesh said the ANAO is also ...

Government taps IFM, Plenary for Southeast Asia boost

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
The government is investing over $250 million to support investment and the economic growth of Southeast Asia. Announced at the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum in Kuala Lumpur this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government will invest $175 ...

Court blocks Merhi from financial services

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
... before the liquidator and creditors, and receive $110 million from Chiodo Corporation via City Built as a repayment of project loans advanced from Shield to Chiodo Corp. Further, Shield's ETFs worth $210 million will be sold and repaid to investors. ...

Super funds raise stakes in US investments to US$1.44tn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
Superannuation funds are tipped to pour US$1.44 trillion into the US economy in 10 years' time - a whopping 44% jump from what the sector originally predicted. Embedded in the landmark critical minerals agreement forged between Prime Minister Anthony ...

Feature: Retirement | Rewarding risk

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
Ben Hillier's 83-year-old mother recently went on her fourth overseas holiday this year. It was, says Hillier, at his insistence. A few years ago, his mother was convinced she wouldn't be able to travel anymore. She couldn't afford to do ...

Regal, Merricks invest $400m in South Australian infrastructure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2025
... once-in-a-generation opportunity for the heart of Adelaide. To have Merricks Capital join us as financier significantly strengthens this project." Regal is emerging as a significant investor in South Australia, having invested more than $800 million ...

IFM Investors, Nest complete first UK investments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025
IFM Investors and Nest have completed their first UK investments since the UK pension fund took a 10% stake in IFM in February this year. As part of this partnership, Nest committed close to £500 million to seed a global infrastructure debt fund managed ...