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Robust demand keeps SDA, PBSA assets firmly on investors' radar

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which he stated is a "key differentiator" compared to overseas markets. "Whilst local market expertise is crucial to find sites on which you can build bespoke SDA that complies with the various planning and ...

ETF investors bet on global diversification, FX hedging

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... executive and managing director Arian Neiron said the confidence and mass adoption of ETFs will strengthen this year as the local sector approaches the $400 billion mark. "Flows during December tell a familiar but important story about investor intent. ...

KKR chief operating officer steps down

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
Private equity and investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) announced that Ryan Stork will step down from his role as chief operating officer effective immediately. KKR announced the departure of Stork in a regulatory filing dated January ...

Regal profit pushes to $145m on performance fee upgrades

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
Regal Partners expects its 2025 net profits to come in at $145 million driven by fee upgrades, with performance fees estimated to be approximately $130 million in the second half of the year. The ASX-listed specialist alternatives investment manager ...

ASX listings, trade volumes improve in December

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... initial public offerings (IPOs) in October last year, reiterating that the approval will reinforce a "vibrant and attractive" local listing market. However, the parent company of Cboe Australia, Cboe Global Markets, announced its intention to exit the ...

Equity managers' research most reliant on AI: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... this function, new analysis shows. Frontier Advisors' latest Frontier AI Index report, which is based on 210 responses from local and international respondents, found that Australian (55%) and global (51%) equities fund managers see AI as an "important ...

Oaktree institutional sales head quits

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
Oaktree Capital Management's local head of institutional sales has left the global asset manager to take on a similar role at another offshore firm. Winnie Ramos confirmed she has finished up at Oaktree, with Monday being her final day. The senior ...

Ares Management promotes private equity lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... establish and lead its private equity strategy across Australia and New Zealand. He spearheaded the firm's inaugural local deal, agreeing to acquire a majority stake in Australian workwear brand Redback Boots for around $100 million. The transaction ...

Investors weigh risks amid Venezuelan crisis

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... from rising resource output is drawing attention. Private credit is emerging as a critical channel, offering financing to local firms starved of capital. Infrastructure investment, particularly in energy, power generation, ports and logistics, is viewed ...

AirTrunk plants second data centre in Victoria

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 DEC 2025
... government services, faster business innovation, and stronger human connection, AirTrunk said, while creating opportunities for local talent and suppliers. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan hailed the announcement. "Victoria is leading Australia's ...