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AustralianSuper increases investment fees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
AustralianSuper has raised the fees of most investment options on account of its recent investments in several large infrastructure and property assets. The fund's balanced option, in which more than 90% of its members are invested, saw its fees ...

A strong super system cushions the economy: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... the envy of the world. According to the report, in periods of economic uncertainty and market volatility, the long-term focus of industry funds allows it to provide capital that supports individual companies navigating short-term challenges. "From a ...

Investment industry veteran joins Rest board

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
Rest has appointed former Pendal chief executive Michael Bargholz as a director on its board. He will commence the role in October, as well as join the board of investments committee, of which he has been a non-voting member since September 2020. Aside ...

Insignia Financial profits jump 59% to $234.5m

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
Insignia Financial announced its underlying net profit after tax (UNPAT) has increased 59% to $234.5 million in FY22 from $147.8 million last year. The results were driven by the completion of the MLC acquisition in May as well as strong business growth ...

Sentinel, PGGM build-to-rent down under

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
The international developer is partnering with Dutch pension fund manager PGGM to develop and manage up to $1.5 billion in build-to-rent communities. Already, the pair have a long-standing relationship in the United States, and now aim to deliver over ...

Carlyle, amicaa in local private credit JV

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... Firstly, the amicaa core plus strategy, designed in collaboration with local superannuation and private wealth investors, will focus on delivering stable, income-oriented returns from Australian and New Zealand corporate loan investments. Meanwhile ...

QIC multi-sector private debt team wins mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... investment selection and structuring to navigate this environment and avoid borrower distress." She said the team's focus on debt origination, supported by QIC's other capabilities, and its commitment to ESG integration makes it a strong addition ...

Investors protect against inflation: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... exposure to fixed income and other diversifiers rose to 68%. "As inflation surges and markets fall, investors have put a strong focus on defensive portfolio positions while also looking for assets that are resilient to inflation," bfinance business development ...

Findex names co- chief executives amid plans to grow wealth capabilities

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... to bolster the leadership team and confirmed the decision is the realisation of a succession plan that will allow him to focus on the role of managing director. Paule will continue to lead the overall strategic direction as well as oversee the group's ...

Regal Funds Management launches private credit capability

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2022
... emerging companies capabilities." The private credit arm will work closely with Regal's equities sector specialists, who focus on mining, energy, industrials, technology, and healthcare across Asia. "Beyond extending our offering for our investors ...