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Andrew Lill to run investments at legalsuper

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
Andrew Lill has been appointed interim chief investment officer at legalsuper. Lill will oversee the $6.4 billion super fund's investments while it searches for a permanent replacement for Paul Murray. Lill was previously chief investment officer ...

Apex on local hiring spree

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
... superannuation. However, according to Apex founder and chief executive Peter Hughes, that's just the beginning of staffing the local business. Essentially, the main focus will be on strengthening the unit registry, fund administration and custody ...

Ares builds up wealth team with Fidante poach

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
... investments. He was a key member of the team that helped distribute several Ares products. Ares Wealth Management Solutions local head Teiki Benveniste said he was "thrilled' to welcome him to the team. "We are committed to establishing a platform ...

Sandi Orleow joins ECP board

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
The professional director has joined the board of ECP Asset Management. Sandi Orleow joins Angela Obree as the second non-executive director of the company. Orleow has over three decades of experience in financial services, asset management, superannuation ...

PIMCO names wealth management lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
... Capital Managers, part of the Westpac Group, for over six years. He has 20 years of investment experience. This is the third local promotion at the US asset manager. PIMCO last week confirmed that Sam Watkins will take over from Rob Mead as head of Australia. ...

Aussie ETF market tipped to hit $300bn in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
The local ETF market is expected to see net inflows of over $50 billion this year, bringing total funds under management (FUM) to $300 billion, according to new analysis from State Street. The growth, driven by increased active strategies, expansion ...

NZ Super commits NZ$50m to private equity manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
... record and noted it upholds a "well-deserved" reputation for its strategies. "Direct Capital gives us a way to invest in local businesses that helps those companies to grow and develop, generates good returns for our portfolio, and contributes to New ...

BNP Paribas wins new custody mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025
... head of Australia and New Zealand Daniel Cheever said: "We have developed strong capabilities in Australia, thanks to our local expertise and track record with insurance clients. We look forward to working closely with Medibank to deliver on their strategic ...

Family office CIO joins Heritvest

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025
... investment manager Jujhar Toki joined the family office investment firm CH Warman Group. Further, around the same time, the local arm of the US-based Asena Family Office hired the high-profile John Likos as its investment chief from BondAdviser, a debt-focused ...

Property developer, investment firm goes 'all in' on Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2025
... like financial services." The new Professional Partners Fund will offer sophisticated and institutional investors access to local professional services firms seeking growth. It is a close ended Australian unit trust targeting an initial capital raise ...