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HESTA awards global private equity mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2024
... looking to leverage cutting-edge thinking from across our ecosystem of investment partners to help generate ideas and innovation across the portfolio," he said. "It's this total portfolio approach that's effectively bringing the best global investment ...

Temasek invests $300m in Betashares

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024
... chief executive Alex Vynokur said: "Looking ahead, we are focused on realising our vision by harnessing our passion for innovation and expanding our presence across more products, services, and international markets." In 2021, US private equity firm ...

Nuveen chief executive exits amid leadership shakeup

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2024
... Huffman's dedication to clients and the firm's strategic advancement has had a "transformative impact" on its growth and innovation. Duckett added she's confident that Nuveen will go from strength to strength under his stewardship. She also wished Minaya ...

What's keeping the Treasurer up at night?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2024
... billion in production tax incentives for green hydrogen and processed critical minerals, along with $1.7 billion for an Innovation Fund to develop new industries like green metals and low carbon fuels. "In a policy sense, I really want to land this energy ...

QIC adds to streak of venture capital investments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... Queensland. "Sprint is a home-grown Queensland firm that invests across a number of important thematics for Queensland innovation, including healthtech, aged care, climate and infrastructure tech, AI and automation," he said. "QVCDF is pleased to be ...

Global X brings US infrastructure ETF to Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... this sector." Metcalf added that the investment opportunity aligns with Global X's investment thesis of research and innovation. "Building on our successful track record of pioneering thematic products in Australia - including recent launches across ...

QIC backs startup investor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... workforce, is poised for a technology-led, knowledge-based economy. "This presents a promising future for Queensland-led innovation and growth in the technology sector," he said. QIC Private Equity senior associate Matiela Baker said the deal will drive ...

BlackRock has most valuable brand, study finds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2024
... by Brand Finance. The research pegs BlackRock's brand value at over US$7 billion, fueled by revenue growth and innovation. It came in second for brand strength. "BlackRock's high place in the rankings is underpinned by its forward-thinking approach ...

Platform reveals advice firms' top issues

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
... pension nominations versus binding death benefit nominations for retail account-based pensions, and the need for more innovation in retirement income strategies. "Many high-volume conversations, such as those around superannuation and life insurance ...

ASX loses technology and data head

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
... ASX's enterprise data strategy, the ASX Synfini offering, and a team that focuses on new product development and innovation. The ASX is now on the hunt for Chesterman's replacement. ASX chief executive and managing director Helen Lofthouse said ...