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FAAA 'frustrated' as Dixon inquiry delayed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
... situations where there is otherwise no-one left to speak on behalf of the advice given. "By bridging this gap, the initiative promotes accountability while reducing systemic risks associated with unrepresented claims, ultimately benefiting consumers ...

Future Fund reaches value of $237.9bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2025
The Future Fund has delivered an investment return of 12.2% - boosting its value to by $26 billion to $237.9 billion as of 31 December 2024. Total funds managed by Future Fund, including across its other investment funds, rose to $304.5 billion. In ...

FundBase to launch platform for retail access to private markets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025
... development, including the rollout of its Retail Syndicates platform. FundBase co-founder Anna Nedbaylova said the new initiative aimed to democratise access to private markets, fostering wealth creation for the broader range of investors, and providing ...

QIC puts money into US aviation infrastructure

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
QIC has completed a debt financing transaction with US-based Ridgewood Infrastructure's airplane hangar infrastructure portfolio APP Jet Centre. The loan amount was not disclosed. The portfolio includes fixed based operations - which provides storage ...

Lendlease makes $235m divestment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
Lendlease has entered into a binding agreement with Sojitz Corporation, a diversified Japanese trading company, for the sale of Capella Capital for a consideration of $235 million. The sale adds to the $1.9 billion of announced capital recycling initiatives ...

BlackRock's Chantal Giles expands role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
Chantal Giles, head of wealth at BlackRock Australasia, has taken on an additional role within the US$11.5 trillion asset management firm. Effective February 1, 2025, Giles will also head up APAC strategic clients and business development. In her expanded ...

ASIC calls out super trustees over 'weak' anti-scam practices

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... specific concerns ASIC has identified in their letter today and we commit, through ASFA's Financial Crime Protection Initiative, to working on these."

Private credit asset manager launches $100m strategic capital fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
Global Credit Investments (GCI) has launched a $100 million strategic fund, the first in a new series, designed to provide tailored financing for mid-market businesses. The fund, which has already closed its first investment of $28.3 million - partially ...

Salter Brothers secures green loan for luxury retreat

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
Alternative investments manager Salter Brothers has secured a sustainability-linked loan from the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) for an undisclosed sum. The funding will be put towards expanding Salter Brothers' luxury retreat portfolio. Interest rates will ...

Netwealth, Praemium see inflows soar

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
Netwealth and Praemium have both reported significant inflows in the December quarter. Netwealth reported record funds under administration (FUA) net inflows of $4.5 billion, 69.8% higher than the prior corresponding period, bringing 12 months inflows ...