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Lederer Group bids for Elanor Commercial Property Fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... said the expansion provides a strong foundation for stabilising and growing the Australian business while expanding into Asia alongside Rockworth through targeted capital-led growth opportunities. The deal entails Elanor acquiring 100% of Firmus Capital ...

Brandes launches first fund, taps Equity Trustees

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... strong performance track record, and we believe this fund is well-placed to deliver on those expectations," he said. Brandes Asia chief executive Anita Krishnamoorthy said the past year has been a stark reminder that reversals in markets exist. "With ...

Macquarie chief financial officer steps down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... positions including a global head of the principal transaction group in Macquarie Capital, chief executive of Macquarie group Asia and chair of the Macquarie Group Foundation. Harvey has held the chief financial officer role for the past eight years. ...

VFMC farewells asset allocation lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
Following the departure of VFMC's head of portfolio strategy and asset allocation Leanne Taylor, senior portfolio manager Kuek Chyuan Low has stepped into the role in an interim basis. Taylor resigned from the role she held since 2022. She told ...

Lendlease acquires 175 Liverpool Street

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2025
... of conditions precedent. Over the last 12 months, Lendlease exited international construction operations in the US, UK and Asia. Last May, the group announced that as part of the restructure, some 3000 workers will be made redundant. It recently finalised ...

Instos turn to risk as volatility lessens: State Street

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2025
... currencies was also prominent perhaps triggered by Middle East conflict-induced increase in oil prices." Veitmane added that in Asia-Pacific, Australia has captured more inflows into local stocks, bonds, as well as the Australian dollar. "Domestic economic ...

Australia an 'efficient' market for multinationals

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... Mercator by Citco (Mercator) has revealed that while multinational organisations face significantly higher operations demands in Asia-Pacific (APAC), Australia has proven to be one of the most efficient markets. The report found that multinational organisations ...

Instos committed to ESG despite lower advocacy: BNP Paribas

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... investing in low-carbon assets while divesting from carbon-intensive assets (46%). The survey revealed that investors in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region remain "steadfast" in their commitment to ESG, with almost 90% of respondents saying their objectives ...

Microsoft flips AI switch on for MUFG

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... invest in our people as we create the 'roles of the future' to deliver solutions that matter most to our clients." Microsoft Asia president Rodrigo Kede Lima believes AI can "redefine" financial services. "Our partnership with MUFG Pension & Market Services ...

MA Financial makes $380m real estate investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025
... made via MA Financial's $1 billion Australian Real Estate Credit Vehicle was announced last year in partnership with one of Asia's largest real estate investors Warburg Pincus. The syndicated financial backing is to be provided in equal commitments by ...