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Hamilton Lane closes largest raise at $8.4bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2024
... from a diverse group of new and existing investors, including corporate and public pension funds, Taft-Hartley plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, private wealth platforms and other financial institutions from over 30 countries around ...

Four advice firms merge, launch Esencia

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... financial advice firms have merged to form Sydney-based practice Esencia Wealth. Advise Wise, Insight Private Wealth, Sovereign Wealth Partners, and Randle Advisory have joined forces under one banner, which is self-licensed. Matthew Fenning serves as ...

BlackRock has most valuable brand, study finds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2024
... has the world's most valuable brand in asset management, while Public Investment Fund (PIF) takes the title among sovereign wealth funds. That's according to a global ranking of brand strength and brand value conducted by Brand Finance. The research ...

Plenary Group chair steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
Following its recent partnership with sovereign wealth fund ADQ, Plenary Group is switching out its chair. John O'Rourke is stepping down as chair of Plenary Group, to be succeeded by founder and non-executive director Paul Oppenheim. O'Rourke has served ...

Janus Henderson acquires NBK Wealth, Tabula Investment Management

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2024
... as the Middle East and North Africa. Their private credit strategy has attracted investment from some of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the region. Since its establishment in 2006, the team has secured $1.1 billion of capital commitments. Janus ...

Plenary Group sells 49% stake to ADQ

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ has acquired a 49% stake in Plenary Group as it marks its first investment in an Australian company. ADQ will inject funds into the $32 billion public infrastructure investor, developer, and manager as the latter ...

Future Fund posts 10.1% annual return, surpassing benchmark

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024
... benchmark of 7.6%, as its total assets under management reached a record $223.4 billion. So far, this financial year, the sovereign wealth fund has posted an 8.3% return, with investment gains of $11.5 billion added in the March quarter. Future Fund ...

Future Fund deputy CIO jumps to Blue Owl

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2024
... the Future Fund has generated more interest in US firms vying for institutional business in Australia. Australia's sovereign wealth fund has confirmed the departure of deputy chief investment officer Alicia Gregory and announced that the head of ...

Australia's budget position ranks second among G20 nations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2024
... between fiscal risks and the strength of private demand, up-front actions are needed in many cases, especially where sovereign risks are elevated, and a credible medium-term framework is lacking," it said. "Reforms are needed to contain rising spending ...

TCorp promotes three to lead roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2024
... for two years. For her part, Blunt has worked at TCorp for eight years, with Roberts chalking up three years at the sovereign wealth fund. All up, she has had 15 years of experience in banking - primarily in syndicated loans agency and credit risk management. ...