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Aware Super leads on climate action: IGCC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
Aware Super's commitment to tackling climate change has been showcased in a global initiative that aims to accelerate the transition a net zero world. The $150 billion superannuation fund was lauded for leading the industry, thanks to its Climate ...

Plato readies new ESG strategies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
The Pinnacle boutique is understood to be pitching two new ESG equities offerings to institutional investors. Financial Standard understands that Plato Investment Management has been meeting with institutional investors in recent weeks to discuss its ...

Jameson Capital hires investment director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
The boutique real estate private equity manager appointed its first investment director, hiring from Wingate. Rupert Blunden joined Jameson Capital last month following almost six years at Wingate in private debt, equity, and structured finance. He ...

Knight Frank releases 2022 outlook

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
Knight Frank has released its Outlook 2022 Report, which looks at its predictions and major themes driving the Australian property market next year. The report covers everything from the industrial, commercial, office and residential markets, as well ...

Blackstone buys GIC's stake in logistics trust for $2.1bn

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
Blackstone has acquired Singapore wealth fund GIC's 49% stake in the Dexus Australian Logistics Trust (DALT) for $2.1 billion, as the private equity giant looks to tap into the country's fast growing e-commerce market. Dubbed as the second largest ...

One in three crypto owners to switch banks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2021
A survey of Australian cryptocurrency owners, conducted by Visa, has revealed one in three plan to switch banks to one that offers crypto products. The survey of more than 790 financial decision makers across Australia found 33% of crypto owners are ...

Takeovers Panel weighs in on WAM takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021
The battle between Wilson Asset Management and PM Capital over a takeover bid for a LIC heats up as the Takeovers Panel weighs in. PM Capital is urging shareholders to allow its PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (PGF) to take over the PM Capital ...

Sydney Airport takeover given green light

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose the acquisition of Sydney Airport by a consortium comprising IFM Investors, AustralianSuper and others. The Sydney Aviation Alliance, which consists of IFM Investors, AustralianSuper ...

Yarra Capital bolsters investment team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
Yarra Capital Management has boosted its investment team with two new hires and two senior promotions. Rhys Corry will join Yarra as an investment manager in the fixed income team, and Joshua Ginges will join as an analyst in the Yarra Australian equities ...

BetaShares to launch more megatrend ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 DEC 2021
The ETF provider will soon launch three new ETFs investing in electric vehicles, digital and mobile payments technology and e-sports. Looking to capture the growth of both these long-term megatrends and the increasing popularity of thematic ETFs, BetaShares ...