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Delaying reforms to YFYS test, RG97 costing members: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... asset classes in MySuper products. On average, MySuper products with higher allocations to private equity and venture capital create an additional 54 basis points of value, the report reads. The report suggests there is an additional collective investment ...

QIC backs Queensland startup for faster cattle breeding

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025
... of beef and dairy industries everywhere," he said. Last year, Nbryo received investment through the QIC-managed Venture Capital Development Fund (VCDF) from Brisbane-based agrifoods investor, Mandalay Venture Partners. It also received $18 million in ...

Ex-Qantas Super private markets lead lands new gig

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... and wealth management. At Qantas Super, Chen led private markets investments across private equity, real assets, venture capital, and impact. He brings over 18 years of experience in financial services, with particular expertise in sustainable investment ...

Hamilton Lane sets up global venture capital fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
Hamilton Lane has launched a Global Venture Capital and Growth Fund (HLGVG) for institutional and high-net-worth investors. The evergreen fund is to be available in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Canada. "Our launch ...

Aura Group explores ASX listing, appoints advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... Ng said. With more than $1.3 billion in funds under management and advice, the alternative fund manager offers venture capital, private equity, digital assets and multi-asset strategies. Founded in Sydney in late 2008, it is now headquartered in Singapore ...

Supply and demand dynamics shift PE secondaries landscape: bfinance

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... with a particular increase in the availability of products with exposure to dedicated secondaries funds including venture capital and GP-led secondaries, bfinance said. However, the process of selecting asset managers remains challenging due to the consideration ...

Family offices stand firm on sustainable investing

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 SEP 2025
... they want to maximise or support entrepreneurs. Alternatives continue to prominently feature in portfolios, as venture capital and private equity remain the most popular asset classes. About one quarter (25%) of all respondents allocate to alternatives ...

Pacific Current FUM, earnings lower in FY25

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... boutiques. In aiming to accelerate growth, PAC prefers businesses operating in the private equity space rather than venture capital firms. PAC chair Justin Arter, who joined the company on June 17, said: "PAC's leadership has skilfully overseen our asset ...

LGT Crestone taps alternatives and ESG expert

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... a portfolio of alternative strategies across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, hedge funds, and venture capital. He also led the ESG integration across the investment process, developing the firm's ESG policy, and producing its inaugural ...

Australian investment in venture capital lags: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... better match super capital with researchers, startups and entrepreneurs. SMC's proposal would complement existing venture capital channels like Australia's Medical Research Commercialisation Fund and US university-linked endowment partnerships. SMC said ...