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Product showcase: Strength amid noise

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... Paton. "We are not lending to speculative or high-beta technology businesses. Our exposure to software sits firmly in the most conservative end of the technology universe, consistent with the overarching strategy for our US Private Credit Fund," he said. ...

Productivity slumps again, capital injection needed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... capital reallocation from less to more productive firms in Australia has become slower and less efficient over time. "Although most of the capital stock in Australia is privately owned, governments can improve the ways that firms allocate and manage ...

QIC partners with Wollemi Capital in new $80m investment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... of bioenergy from the paddock up. "Farmers understand both the challenges and opportunities of decarbonisation better than most, and their leadership is central to creating solutions that work in practice," Rampa said, noting that Kalfresh brings a facility ...

SMSFs avoid advisers due to lack of asset-specific support

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... classes. That is why a lot of people come to us and say they want to do it themselves," Clack said. She also highlighted that most SMSFs are "mature" enough to take responsibility for their own actions when making investment decisions. "With the right ...

Process to become an adviser remains 'unattractive': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
SMSF Association (SMSFA) policy manager Keddie Waller said most measures intended to help boost the number of new entrants to the advice industry have been abandoned, at least for now. Speaking at the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference, Waller ...

Harry Mitchell joins Investment Trends

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... technology. He has variously served as general manager of advice at Commonwealth Bank, chief executive of Mine Super and most recently held senior roles at Iress, including group executive for the UK and Asia Pacific. The data and He was promoted to ...

Ex-Zenith partner joins private assets platform

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... where he was head of private markets for seven months helping the asset consultant set up that function. But Davis is perhaps most recognised for his more than two decades at Zenith Investment Partners, At Zenith, he was a managing partner and equity ...

Super moves: Future Fund, NZ Super, Aware Super, VFMC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... conditions, long-term beliefs, structural advantages and investment objectives. "Asset allocation is every investor's most important decision. Qing's skills and experience will help us to construct the right portfolio to meet our mandate and ...

ART taps ex-HESTA manager for opportunistic role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... managing the strategic asset allocation and risk budgeting process. He was also a member of the investment leadership team. Most recently, Michael worked at Redholme Advisory, a consultancy he set up when he left HESTA. Before his four years with the ...

Most sought-after professionals revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
The new Robert Walters Salary Guide has revealed the highest paid and most sought-after professionals in the financial services industry. In funds and wealth management, the average salary in 2026 for a head of distribution based in New South Wales ...