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Challenger injects $3.7bn in BOQ, bolsters private credit book

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
Challenger has injected Bank of Queensland (BOQ) with $3.7 billion of capital via a whole-of-loan sale as it ramps up its private credit push. The $3.7 billion will be used to reduce BOQ's debt funding by about $3.4 billion and return $300 million ...

Minderoo picks Lill for chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... bringing "deep experience and a fresh perspective." Minderoo is the largest family office foundation in Australia and New Zealand by assets. "We look forward to welcoming him as we continue to advance Minderoo's mission and approach to responsible ...

T. Rowe Price Australia country head exits

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... following the exit of its head of intermediary. Darren Hall, who served as head of distribution for Australia and New Zealand, will leave to take a career break following an 18-year tenure. Appointed to the distribution head role in August 2020, Hall ...

Morningstar names most compelling funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
In its inaugural Best of Breed - Australia and New Zealand report, Morningstar has named which active funds provide Australian investors with the best long-term potential. The report selected six equity strategies, five Australian and one from New Zealand ...

New deputy chair for FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... Oversight & Disciplinary Board Committee. Telfer was previously UBS Asset Management country head for Australia and New Zealand, replacing Simon Doyle as Schroders' chief executive in February. Vernon became chief financial officer at AMP in July 2023 ...

AMP names interim chief financial officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... roles, I am confident that AMP is well positioned for future success. Leading AMP, a company integral to Australia and New Zealand, has been an honour. I wish Blair and AMP continued success and will remain a strong supporter." Vernon was selected to ...

North adds private markets SMA for retail investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... occurring outside listed markets, ramping up adviser demand. Russell Investments head of distribution in Australia and New Zealand Neil Rogan said the portfolio aims to accommodate advisers and their clients' appetite across the private sector. "Advisers ...

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... provides residential home loans, as well as asset finance, commercial real estate and novated leases in Australia. In New Zealand it offers residential home loans. Pepper Money had $20.1 billion in assets under management (AUM) at the end of June 202 ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
The conflict in Iran is continuing to escalate after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour deadline to the Iranian government to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if it doesn't comply. The deadline ...

S64, Ardian partner to launch new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... trends such as digitalisation, energy transition, and infrastructure modernisation." Ardian head of Australia and New Zealand Matt Stovold added: "We are proud to partner with Ardian to bring institutional-quality infrastructure investing to Australia's ...