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Fink doubles down on private markets ambitions

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink is doubling down on private markets' golden run, predicting the fund manager will raise US$400 billion of these assets by 2030. BlackRock aims to tap investments in infrastructure, private credit and alternatives ...

Aware Super appoints head of private equity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... sheet. He was subsequently a senior member of the Australian operations of New York-based distressed credit fund Anchorage Capital Group. He began his career at Boston Consulting Group, working across offices in Australia and London. Newmarch said Aware ...

APRA greenlights Insignia Financial takeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
APRA has provided approval for Insignia Financial to be taken over by CC Capital's Daintree Bidco. Under the deal announced in July 2025, APRA's approval was required for Daintree Bidco to hold a controlling stake in Insignia Trustees. The acquisition ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... historic employer distribution advantages of industry funds. "Meanwhile, mega funds - with more sophisticated reserving and capital management practices - now have some access to capital, a historic advantage for retail funds. Funds with stronger new ...

Bailador pumps millions more into DASH

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... million investment from Bailador Technology Investments as it pushes towards profitability. DASH is undertaking another capital raise as it looks to drive further automation, accelerate its direct and partnership go-to-market strategies, and ultimately ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
The conflict in Iran is continuing to escalate after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour deadline to the Iranian government to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if it doesn't comply. The deadline ...

S64, Ardian partner to launch new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... management. The evergreen structure aims to offer monthly subscriptions with quarterly liquidity, providing immediate capital deployment into a global infrastructure portfolio. S64's Australian Unit Trust Platform aims to give financial intermediaries ...

AustralianSuper says no to leveraged gains, yes to stability

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... liquidity officer Chandu Bhindi recently told the Australian Financial Review an avenue to issue bonds or notes through capital markets would give funds another valuable source of financing amidst intense market stress, providing enough "dry powder" ...

Camilla Love heads to RBC BlueBay

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
RBC BlueBay Asset Management is turning to Alpencrest Capital co-founder Camilla Love as it seeks to re-establish its local presence. Love will be appointed country head of the business which represents RBC Global Asset Management outside North America ...

Barings nabs Challenger's fixed income lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... of fixed income investment strategy has departed after two decades with the firm. Pete Robinson is set to join Gryphon Capital Investments as a senior portfolio manager and will also sit on the firm's investment committee. Gryphon is a Barings-owned ...