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Alternatives spark 'real' opportunities for HNW advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025
There are an increasing number of high-net-worth (HNW) investors using alternative assets to diversify, protect against inflation and lessen returns related to the public markets, with Praemium saying advisers should look to capitalise from this trend. ...

PGIM Real Estate partners up on $145m deal for logistics asset

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025
... "rare, strategically located asset" with direct freight rail access to Port Botany. They said it offers a sustainable alternative to congested road freight routes, with the potential to eliminate up to 3000 truck movements per day. Separately, global ...

Canadian Securities Exchange to acquire National Stock Exchange of Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025
... demonstrates that one exchange size does not fit all. Issuers and investors in Australia are keen to see a dynamic alternative to the larger, legacy incumbent," he said. "A stronger balance sheet enables NSX to expand our product offering, sharpen our ...

Tariffs were never the answer: Experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025
... to get out of the US, they are already looking elsewhere. "For example, if you're a bond investor, there is no alternative - you cannot get that kind of depth and liquidity elsewhere, but everyone just wants to be a bit less long the US than they ...

Inside Colonial First State's fund manager selection overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025
Colonial First State (CFS) managed the two best-performing MySuper options over the year to March 31. The wealth management and superannuation provider's head of equities Ben Lam explains the "art and science" behind its recently evolved manager ...

Citco secures powerful backer in global investment firm

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025
Citco, a network of independent companies that provide asset-servicing solutions to the global alternative investment industry, has entered a long-term strategic partnership with a large institutional investor. Citco, which has over US$2 trillion in ...

Former Qualitas duo launch funds management shop

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2025
... projects. However, traditional financiers remain cautious, with major banks tightening credit to the mid-market, and large alternative lenders prefer bigger deals with established contractors, Poinsettia Capital said. "First-time developer-builders - ...

'Lunatic' tariffs can directly hit Australia: Academics

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025
... tariff war. It will depend on the extent to which China can quickly develop its domestic consumption capability or find alternative markets, Evans said. "But we have to assume that there'll be a significant slowing down impact that's already ...

ART extends exclusions in Socially Conscious option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025
... generation; alcohol; gambling; and adult entertainment. Additionally, any investment that gets any revenue from tobacco and alternative smoking products, or any company that has any involvement in controversial weapons; nuclear weapons; or live animal ...

Vista Equity Partners, S64 to bring strategy to APAC

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025
... Foundation and Endeavor private equity strategies. It's an open-ended fund manufactured in partnership with S64, the global alternative fintech and solutions company. It provides quarterly liquidity, has low investment minimums compared to traditional ...