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KKR, Capital Group debut first public-private investment products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
KKR and Capital Group have launched their first two public-private investment products, interval funds focused on credit strategies, while announcing ambitions to deepen the exclusive strategic partnership they formed last May. The private markets firm ...

Work from home saves employees $5308

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
Australians who have worked from home since the COVID-19 pandemic have cut their commutes by around three hours a week, equivalent to a time saving worth an estimated $5308 a year based on average wages, new research by the Committee for Economic Development ...

Inflation figures point to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.9% in the March 2025 quarter and 2.4% annually, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The March quarter increase of 0.9% follows two quarters in a row of 0.2% rises," ABS acting head of prices ...

Cbus chief investment officer resigns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
... can," Gavin said. "I am passionate about making a contribution for our members, it is energising knowing every extra basis point our teams can earn goes directly to these hard-working Australians." Gavin said the investment team will be looking for new ...

ECCM recruits operating chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025
... chalked up investor returns of 105% over the last five years - an annualised return of 15% net of fees. "ECCM is at a dynamic point in its growth journey, and I'm energised by the opportunity to help shape its next chapter," added Xu.

Institutional capital returns to retail real estate after hiatus

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025
... optionality" that allows for future mixed-use development on land-rich sites. The report said the sector is "passing the inflection point" as market conditions improve, citing low vacancy rates, strong sales, and more attractive valuations. Also, retailers' ...

Japan's first digital investment platform for private assets goes live

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025
... by MA Financial Group in April 2023. The latter fund includes locations such as Rushcutters Bay, The Spit, and Cabarita Point in Sydney Harbour, as well as two near Melbourne's CBD, and two regional marinas. It targets an annual distribution yield above ...

New government must prioritise payday super: SMC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025
Super Members Council (SMC) is urging Australia's newly elected government to pass the payday super legislation as a matter of priority within its first 100 days in power. The council's analysis found that in 2021-22, about $5.1 billion of super went ...

RBA opens door to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board has indicated it is open to the consideration of an interest rate cut in May, as US President Donald Trump's tariffs place risks on the global economy. The RBA board minutes from the April meeting acknowledged ...

Collectables market reaches $17bn: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 APR 2025
... August 2024, Retro Rides has recorded more than 320,000 page views and attracted over 264,000 unique visitors. The results point to a high level of engagement from the classic car community and significant growth potential, Jurd said, who is calling ...