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New starter at GCQ Funds

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
Doug Tynan's GCQ Funds Management has picked up an Ellerston Capital manager to look after advisory groups in New South Wales and South Australia. Nathan Boroughs has been appointed distribution director and will work closely with GCQ distribution ...

PGIM inks joint venture for 20 Bridge Street

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
PGIM Real Estate is partnering with Anton Real Estate Partners to acquire 20 Bridge Street in the Sydney CBD - currently home to the ASX. Bought via the PGIM Real Estate Asia Pacific value-add strategy, the building is close to Circular Quay and key ...

Local family office backs new venture to invest in climate tech

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
The family office of Daniel Besen has become an anchor investor in new venture capital firm Climate Tech Partners, investing in "innovative software and hardware companies" accelerating decarbonisation. Climate Tech Partners was founded by Patrick Sieb ...

Lifespan Financial Planning names head of research

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
The new appointee will strengthen the firm's investment management capabilities and its commitment to better deliver financial solutions, Lifespan Financial Planning said. Ian Holliday has been appointed head of research and managed accounts, bringing ...

Treasury consults on genetic test ban in life insurance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
The industry can now provide feedback on the proposed ban on the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance, with Treasury commencing consultation today. Treasury has opened consultation on the complete ban, which was announced in September ...

Finance workers worry about job displacement from AI, government urged to take action

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
Financial services employees worry their jobs are being increasingly upended by artificial intelligence (AI), as an inquiry asks the government to urgently balance technological advancements and potential job displacements. The Future of Work report ...

Cbus faces fresh investigation over fund expenditure practices

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
Cbus is under investigation by APRA for possible breaches of superannuation legislation, with the regulator announcing the probe alongside a court-enforceable undertaking to address the super fund's risk management and oversight of key fund services. ...

LGT Capital Partners named lead investor for $143m fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
Armitage Associates, an Australian lower-middle market, growth buyout manager, has closed a continuation vehicle (CV) with LGT Capital Partners as the lead investor. As part of the transaction, entities advised by LGT Capital Partners acquired stakes ...

Almost half of HESTA members retire involuntarily

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
Almost half (47%) of HESTA members retire involuntarily, according to new research commissioned by the super fund. The research - prepared by Evolved Thinking - surveyed more than 1800 pre-retirement health, aged care and community services (HACS) workers ...

Warakirri hires regional manager

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
Warakirri Asset Management has hired a new manager to look after clients in New South Wales and Queensland. The boutique asset manager has recruited Trent Faehndrich as regional manager for those states. The recruit is tasked with growing Warakirri's ...