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NGS Super backs Gresham House forestry platform

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025
... Super. Driven by a nationwide demand for sustainable softwood, this interest represents a growing trend towards natural capital assets, as institutional investors increasingly consider long-term economic characteristics alongside environmental outcomes ...

BlackRock loses $8.9bn pension fund mandate

MATT TOLEDO  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... to ESG misalignment. PFZW, the Dutch pension fund for the care and welfare sector, terminated BlackRock-as well as AQR Capital Management LLC and Legal & General Investment Management-in September. In March, AkademikerPension, the Danish pension for ...

Why a single insto client is a massive business risk

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... superannuation pool and attract the country's growing wealthy population. In July, alternatives fund manager Blue Owl Capital launched a private credit fund to local investors in partnership with Koda Capital. Brandes Investment Partners, Royal London ...

AWAG makes two strategic investments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... line up with AWAG's growth profile of building out its advisory and wealth management model." AWAG has subscribed for new capital in Avalon along with acquiring existing shareholdings rom retiring executives. The new capital will be put towards assisting ...

MFF Capital names Stack as chief executive

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
MFF Capital Investments (MFF) has announced the promotion of Gerald Stack, from head of investment management to chief executive and managing director of MFF Group, effective 1 January 2026. Bringing over 30 years of experience to the role, Stack has ...

ASX to undergo 'circuit breaker' reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... program 'Accelerate', with clear milestones and accountability for delivery; the imposition of an additional $150 million capital charge on ASX Limited to ensure ASX maintains robust financial resources until remediation is complete; and a commitment ...

Hearts & Minds, WAM slash stakes in Corporate Travel Management

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
... impact on pre-tax NTA of 9 cents per share," HM1 told investors. Wilson Asset Management's LICs - WAM Active and WAM Capital - which also have stakes in CTD, hold the stock in the top 20 holdings respectively. "We are incredibly disappointed with ...

ASIC suspends MW Planning AFSL over missing responsible manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
... between July and October. Last month, ASIC took legal action against MWL Financial Services and lead generator Imperial Capital Group Australia for their involvement in Shield.

Dexus doubles stake in Brisbane shopping centre to 50%

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
... enhanced returns from opportunities across the Australian real estate sector," Dexus executive general manager of fund capital and product development Jason Howes said. "The latest equity raise positions DREP2 as one of the largest and most diversified ...

FEATURE: Private credit | At the precipice

GLENDA KORPORAAL  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
... opportunity over the next few years alone," Perry explains. He says direct lending allows lenders to maintain seniority in the capital structure, allowing them to be the first to be repaid in the event of problems with the borrower. Perry agrees with ...