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Blackstone invests US$400m in ESG commodity exchange

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022
The private equity giant has announced it will pour US$400 million into Xpansiv, a platform that lets investors trade assets tied to the energy transition, such as carbon offsets and renewable energy credits. The money will be used to drive growth via ...

Appian appoints head of Australia, Asia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
... as an underground manager and with WMC Resources. An Appian statement said that Nicholson's experience in mining private equity funds will help reaffirm and grow its presence in Australasia. Appian founder and chief executive Michael W. Scherb commented ...

WTW appoints head of due diligence, and private equity Australasia M&A

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
Willis Towers Watson named Sarah Pendred as its head of due diligence and private equity for Australasia within its mergers and acquisitions practice. Pendred will take up the role on July 11 and report to WTW director Steve Torresan. She will be based ...

UniSuper revamps investment team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2022
... strategy. Further, Sandra Lee will become head of private market and lead UniSuper's $10 billion infrastructure and private equity strategy. Previously, she oversaw just the unlisted infrastructure assets. Over time, Pearce can envisage UniSuper's ...

TIP Group appoints senior executives

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022
... TIP Equity and Michael Baragwanath as its new head of wealth. Effective July 1, Wong will be running the firm's private equity division and Baragwanath will oversee the group's investment banking capabilities. With more than 25 years of public and private ...

IFM Investors launches climate transition fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022
... the carbon footprint of its infrastructure assets by 40% by 2030. Milestones reached so far include having its private equity portfolio certified carbon neutral earlier this year.

Don't forget the 'S' in ESG

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2022
... issue that there are organisations, businesses and social enterprises that are very granular... "It's tough in private equity, but if you lift up the carpet and scratch and smell, you can tell those businesses who are investing in ESG with integrity ...

A playbook for private markets

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2022
... important diversification strategy for super funds, despite challenges in accessing deals. IFM executive director private equity Adrian Kerley said that private equity is not only a returns enhancer, but also adds diversification to a portfolio. "In ...

BGH raises Virtus offer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
BGH Capital has increased its offer to acquire all shares in Virtus Health. The private equity firm will offer shareholders $8.155 cash per share, up from its $8.15 offer made several weeks ago. The increased offer price will apply to all shareholders ...

Blackstone one step closer on Crown deal

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2022
... Blackstone's suitability to hold a casino license in NSW. This latest regulatory approval paves the way for the private equity manager to become the operator of the Crown Sydney casino. Blackstone being given the regulatory green light has accelerated ...