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Silvercrest AM expands into Australia, launches fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... and business development, to execute the firm's objective to increase its presence in institutional markets beyond North America," Gray said. Silvercrest was founded in April 2002 as an independent, employee-owned registered investment adviser, headquartered ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
US President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address this week to announce a new retirement plan open to US workers. Trump said that since he took office the typical 401(k) balance has grown by "at least US$30,000". "That's a lot of money. ...

Blue Owl sells US$1.4bn assets to pension funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... respect for our clients, we haven't done so," he said. Blue Owl only clarified that the pension funds were from North America. Proceeds from the sales will either be returned to shareholders or pay down debt. Settlement is expected to complete in ...

Trump hit by Supreme Court's 'body blow', strikes back with 15% global tariff

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... levy of 10% on its exports to the US. Trump, on his Truth Social account, said: "I, as President of the United States of America, will be, effective immediately, raising the 10% Worldwide Tariff on Countries, many of which have been 'ripping' ...

Quinbrook expands Australian focus with two new executives

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... deliver long-term value for our investors," Restall said. "As we progress major projects across Australia, the UK and North America, continued investment in our team supports these ambitions."

Mason Stevens appoints chief investment officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... portfolio construction. Earlier in her career, she held senior positions at Allard Partners, IAG, Merrill Lynch (now Bank of America), and Westpac, following her start at the Reserve Bank of Australia. Mason Stevens said the appointment marks a significant ...

Product showcase: Strength amid noise

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... positions, and we're not betting on short-term macro moves," Paton says. "The bipartisan commitment to revitalising Middle America - through investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and essential services - that remains intact regardless of the ...

UniSuper 'missed out' on gold rally, but for good reason: Pearce

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
Despite the glittering gold rally, UniSuper has steered away from the bullion saying it does not produce income for its members. UniSuper chief investment officer John Pearce said the $166 billion super fund does accept gold to be a store of value and ...

QIC partners with Wollemi Capital in new $80m investment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... considered waste." Anaerobic digestion (AD) technology can convert food waste into energy and has been operating in Europe and America for decades, powering homes and fleets of trucks alike. It is a natural process where microbes break down organic matter ...

Macquarie sees 'substantially' higher profits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
Macquarie Asset Management's (MAM) net profit contributions were "substantially up" in the third quarter, with global assets under management (AUM) reaching $736.1 billion. MAM said the increase was primarily driven by gains on the sale of its divestment ...