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MetLife completes PineBridge acquisition

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 31 DEC 2025

... growth, a 15-17% adjusted return on equity, a 100-basis-point reduction in its direct expense ratio target, and free cash flow of US$25 billion, MetLife said. More than half of the client assets acquired in the transaction are held by investors outside ...

ART enters domestic build-to-rent sector

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025

... Park in Sydney, and the CBD and Brunswick in Melbourne." Weaver said most of the portfolio is stabilised with positive cash flow, making the Mirvac fund an attractive proposition for a large, long-term investor like ART. "Our previous partnerships with ...

Nambawan Super taps former Prime Super boss for top job

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025

... two fund mergers The superannuation fund is ranked in the top third of regulated superannuation funds for membership, cash flow and investment returns. Laird, who will be based in Port Moresby, called the new gig a "fantastic" opportunity, especially ...

Fund managers remain bullish on AI for 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025

... concerned about the sustainability of capex at these levels or the levels that we expect next year given the amount of free cash flow that these companies are producing," Maguchu said. Moore said that when it comes to AI, return on investment needs to ...

ASX-listed companies at breaking point: Alvarez & Marsal

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025

... increased by almost 20%," Alvarez & Marsal said. "Behind these numbers are businesses struggling to generate enough cash flow to service debt as revenue growth slows and cost pressures mount, resulting in insolvencies at an all-time high." Additionally ...

Sequoia expects earnings hit from Shield, First Guardian

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025

... division. "The impairment of intangible assets adjustment are non-cash in nature and will not affect underlying operating cash flow or the ongoing performance of the group's core business units," Sequoia said. ASIC is currently suing Sequoia's subsidiary ...

Brookfield, sovereign wealth fund sign AI joint venture

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025

Brookfield is partnering with a newly established subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to fund and develop artificial intelligence infrastructure. Earlier this week, the QIA launched Qai, a dedicated AI company. The aim is for Qai to develop ...

MSCI launches index combining public and private equity investments

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2025

MSCI has launched the MSCI All Country Public + Private Equity Index, combining publicly traded stocks and private equity investments into a single coherent benchmark. As private markets gain traction among investors, private equity is increasingly ...

Pengana hires Tyndall veteran

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025

... team's existing strengths and expands our research depth. "We also value Michael's disciplined focus on fundamental cash flow analysis, his strong senior corporate relationships, and his clarity in communication with both clients and stakehol ...

APAC insurers favour multi-alternatives strategies: Report

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025

Life insurers across the Asia Pacific are favouring multi-alternatives strategies as their top asset class as it offers a more efficient path to portfolio diversification across private assets, new research suggests. BlackRock's 2025 Global Insurance ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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