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QIC expands private debt exposure in European infrastructure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
QIC will invest EUR30 million ($49.6m) in French aerial emergency services provider SAF Aerogroup, growing its presence in the European infrastructure debt market. SAF Aerogroup provides mission-critical aerial emergency medical, firefighting and humanitarian ...

Product showcase: Follow the leaders

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... tool it calls Ziller quartiles. In addition, a quantitative checklist addressing each founder's control, alignment, focus and tenure is also completed on each company. These steps help to identify a focus list of 80 high quality founders. "The Ziller ...

ASX partners with LSEG to upgrade derivatives platform

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... platform is a critical investment in the long-term resilience and performance of Australia's derivatives markets platform. "Our focus is on running a fast, fair, and reliable environment that enables our customers to manage their risk and discover prices," ...

GSFM appoints two new executives

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... leadership," McIntyre said. In the newly created chief financial officer role, Nichols will ensure GSFM has a dedicated focus on the financial oversight of the business. "Peter's appointment reflects the increasing demands of the regulatory environment ...

Local custody industry surpasses $6tn milestone

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... chief executive David Travers said. "Innovation, regulatory change, industry engagement, and best practice remain a critical focus for driving efficiency in custody and investment administration. Through our working groups and dedicated industry volunteers ...

Perpetual names interim investment chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
Perpetual's wealth management arm has appointed a new investment lead ahead of an anticipated sale of the business to buyout firm Bain Capital. David Blunt, who is head of growth assets, has been named acting chief investment officer, taking over ...

Mercer's OCIO lead set to depart

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... investment needs for this access and expertise. It is contributing to a reduction in their overall costs and allowing them to focus on the many other challenges facing their organisations." Separately, Mercer has welcomed Del Hart as the chief investment ...

Iress fills APAC wealth role from within

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... insurance, I'm energised to take on this next chapter," Wall told his LinkedIn network. In the role, Wall said he would focus on strengthening Iress's flagship Xplan advice platform through a modernisation program, with particular emphasis on ...

Advice remains profitable for those who prepare: Centurion Market Makers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... often co-located, and isolating post-acquisition profit during earn-outs can be complex. As such, performance clauses should focus on revenue, recurring revenue, and client retention, the guide states. It noted larger practices may be valued on earnings ...

Pengana awards investment mandate to Antipodes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... with the management of the Pengana International Equities (PIA) portfolio. Pengana said the move is part of its ongoing focus on maximising shareholder value for PIA. It follows a strategic review of the listed investment company, announced in October ...