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MLC wary of but not opposed to bitcoin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025
... regulatory framework for the issuance and operation of cryptocurrencies," he said. However, Farmer said that it is still too early to jump on the bitcoin bandwagon, even as it continues to receive more mainstream support. Farmer noted that many investors ...

BlackRock names regional insto client lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
... world's largest asset manager. First, he was head of Blackrock alternative specialists in Asia Pacific when he joined in early 2023, tasked with leading distribution in the region. Maltezos then led capital formation for the region before expanding ...

RBA delivers 'cautious' cut, road ahead unclear

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025
... line with RBA forecasts. "There's every chance, however, that the RBA ultimately cuts further either later this year or early 2026 - especially if inflation continues to surprise on the downside. After all, at 3.6%, the cash rate would still be considered ...

HMC Capital boosts AUM by 45% to $19bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025
... platforms." Private equity, which is the smallest business unit, has $900 million in AUM. Di Pilla said this segment is in the early stages of establishing an HMC-sponsored consortium to acquire and recapitalise Healthscope. "Importantly, HMC is looking ...

Why the RBA should not cut rates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025
... not that restrictive. "It's just a tradeoff of the risks. The worst thing that can happen is that you cut rates too early and in six- or nine-months' time, or this time next year, I'm sitting here telling you the RBA is raising rates again. ...

UniSuper prepared for buying opportunities

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025
... all reconfirmed to spend hundreds of millions of dollars developing their AI models. We should remember that we're in the early stages of AI and the game is changing quickly." Looking ahead, Pearce said the fund is watching the new US President's policy ...

ART, MLC AM, HESTA name directors

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... renowned for his advocacy for children, his work on the social determinants of health, and his emphasis on the significance of early childhood investment. The superannuation fund thanked outgoing director Deborah Cole for her contribution over the past ...

Five V hires from buyout firm EQT

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... Harry O'Neill will be on gardening leave until August. He landed at EQT when it opened for business in Australia in early 2020. Before joining the Swedish buyout firm, O'Neill worked at Partners Group in Sydney as an investment specialist distributing ...

Local family office backs new venture to invest in climate tech

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... an institutional investor and a corporate, set to be announced in the coming weeks. The fund plans to invest in about 15 early-stage companies in Australia and overseas developing solutions in energy, power, transport, logistics, and industrials. Climate ...

LGT Capital Partners named lead investor for $143m fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... reinforcing our genuine commitment to long-term partnerships with portfolio company founders. Sash and Bluefit remain at the early stages of their growth journeys, and we are excited to continue our partnership with each of them. LGT Capital Partners ...