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Raiz names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... delisting from the ASX to operate as Selfwealth by Syfe. Keary also served as chief executive of Ignition Wealth in Asia Pacific and was the chair of Ensombl. His broader career spans major institutions including HSBC, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ...

Brookfield accelerates infrastructure strategy in Australia

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... portfolios," Hall said. The launch forms part of Brookfield's broader push into the private wealth market across Asia Pacific. Earlier this year, the firm partnered with Japanese financial institution Mizuho Securities to distribute its infrastructure ...

VanEck launches new Australian equity ETF

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... p.a. and currently has some $30.58 million. It traces the MSCI Australia IMI Quality Plus Index. Commenting, VanEck Asia Pacific chief executive Arian Neiron said Australia is not a standard market for quality investing just yet. "It is concentrated ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... and this is the reason and driving force behind our transition to clean energy," she says. When she addressed the Asia Pacific Investment Summit in Sydney in late March, the country had about 60 days of fossil fuel stock left. "That is how vulnerable ...

Capital Group, KKR launch public-private fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... private markets with world-class managers is a compelling value proposition." Capital Group president of Europe and Asia Pacific client group Guy Henriques said GMS+ is designed to sit between traditional bond funds and alternative investments, offering ...

ASX names Lofthouse's successor

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

... Release 2. The CHESS Release 1 was effective in April. Despite Attia's global status, he shares some experience in the Asia Pacific region, currently chairing the board of Global Rate Set Systems in Auckland, New Zealand, a position he has held since ...

BNP Paribas expands APAC presence with new appointment

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

... appointed Gary O'Brien as head of financial intermediaries and corporates (FI&C) client line for securities services in Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Based in Australia, O'Brien will report to Franck Dubois, head of Asia Pacific for securities ...

Northern Trust appoints APAC head of industry development

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

Northern Trust has appointed David Sara as regional head of industry development for Asia Pacific, as the custodian looks to deepen engagement with asset owners and accelerate growth across the region. Based in Melbourne, Sara will focus on strengthening ...

Alter Domus to acquire MSC Group

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

Global administrator Alter Domus will take over MSC Group as it expands its footprint in Asia Pacific. The acquisition of MSC Group will allow Alter Domus to add trustee, custody and debt capital markets services to its administration offering in Australia ...

Pinnacle, National Pension Service of Korea up stake in Metrics

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... proud to have worked alongside the Metrics team over the past decade as the group has grown to become one of the Asia Pacific region's largest alternative investment managers. "We continue to have enormous confidence in the ongoing domestic and international ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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