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BlackRock appoints Aussie head, builds out NZ business

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
Former deputy head of BlackRock Australasia Jason Collins will step into the role of head of Australia. This comes as the global fund manager prepares to open a New Zealand office. In his new role, Collins will continue to report to Andrew Landman ...

Actively managed, ESG funds top 2023 outflows

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
... pressure on fees, at a time when investors are demanding faster and more modern investment experiences," Calastone head of Australia and New Zealand Marsha Lee said. Over the last five years, passive fund inflows totalled $82 billion (US$53bn) compared ...

AustralianSuper supersizes Churchill Asset Management mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... members are driving increased demand for consistent income opportunities," said Nuveen managing director and head of Australia Andrew Kleinig. "Nuveen Private Capital is uniquely equipped with specialist partners, including Churchill and Arcmont Asset ...

Mirova seeks €350m for new sustainable land management fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... 20-person team and established connections with experts in nature protection and restoration. Natixis IM country head of Australia and New Zealand Louise Watson commented: "Mirova is a pioneer in combining sustainable development with long-term returns." ...

Former JPMAM Australia head joins Nest

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
... chief for Australia has taken on an executive post at UK pension fund Nest. Rachel Farrell, who was the country head of Australia for 10 years, was appointed to the role of director of public and private markets on November 27. In the newly created role ...

Insurers drop allocation to risk assets: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023
... clear appetite for private assets, though this presents challenges in stakeholder management." Janus Henderson head of Australia Matt Gaden concurred, saying the dynamic nature of the Australian insurance industry presents critical investment challenges. ...

Mirova targets super funds in multi-billion dollar raise

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2023
... Transition 6 (MET6) and confirmed it's seeking investments from super funds. Natixis Investment Managers country head of Australia and New Zealand Louise Watson said Mirova has both the experience and expertise to bring the very best ESG investment opportunities ...

PGIM executive quits after less than two years

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
PGIM's head of Australia wealth Benjamin Price will step down less than two years after being appointed. The US$1.2 trillion asset management business of Prudential Financial has confirmed that Price will leave by the end of the year. However, people ...

PGIM Real Estate, Point Capital partner on property portfolio

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
... drivers and the need for high-quality but affordable accommodation," said PGIM Real Estate managing director and head of Australia Steve Bulloch. "Our JV with Point Capital presents a very exciting opportunity as it will deliver much-needed rental stock ...

Industry mega trends impacting distribution roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
... target retail clients, affording broader access to strategies from its global asset managers. Natixis IM country head of Australia and New Zealand Louise Watson called the retail AFSL an "important milestone." The asset manager is responding to the growing ...