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Supply and demand dynamics shift PE secondaries landscape: bfinance

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... transactions, methods for mitigating potential conflicts of interest, and the use of leverage in a 'higher-for-longer' environment can be key factors in selecting a manager. "The private equity industry is undergoing a period of transformation and secondaries ...

Zenith names portfolio solutions lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... portfolios, and upholding strong risk management and governance practices in an increasingly complex and regulated environment." Zenith's portfolio solutions business has nearly $6 billion in funds under management. Zenith general manager and group head ...

Geopolitics, AI tests prudential regulation: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
... tensions and policy uncertainty in major economies have the potential to create risks to financial stability. "In this environment, the importance of a robust prudential framework takes on greater significance. A stable and resilient financial system ...

Bennelong FM expands into private credit with US partnership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
... Last month, Bennelong shut its affiliate Touchstone Asset Management as it struggled to maintain scale in the current environment. Touchstone was launched in 2015 and at its height it managed some $3.5 billion funds.

Salary report shows 23% pay gap for top BDMs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... only 35% to 40% of their total bonus potential. This misalignment between the targets and the tough capital-raising environment last year has led to more BDMs changing roles, with managed accounts and ETF providers ranked high on their employer choice ...

Geopolitical risks to drive infra investments: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
The report indicates infrastructure investments have emerged as a key tool for investors to mitigate risk, with allocations expected to rise 20%. The PM700 tracks responses from over 700 senior investment professionals at an international scale and ...

ART invests $1bn in Macquarie fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
Australian Retirement Trust says it will deploy at least $2 billion by 2030 toward assets which can deliver returns for members whilst also generating social and environmental benefits in areas prioritised by ART. As part of its first major investment ...

Fewer global equity managers underperform: SPIVA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2025
... than half (47%) of the index constituents in the S&P/ASX 200 outperformed, creating "a relatively less favourable environment for stock picking". In the six months, liquidation rates remained moderate across all fund categories at an average of 2%. Fund ...

World's pension market hits $36.9tn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2025
... current backdrop has tested even well-diversified portfolios, highlighting the difficulty of today's investment environment. "At the same time, funds face more demanding relationships with stakeholders, from regulators to sponsors to members, all ...

RBA 'alert' to impact of tech on the economy: Bullock

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... exploring how emerging technologies, including AI and digitalisation, could influence the economy and reshape the environment in which we pursue our monetary policy mandate," Bullock said. "What might these shifts mean for productivity, potential growth ...