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FY26 ASX listings sat below five-year average

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... shrinking listed market. However, ASX general manager, listings James Posnett said FY26 was a constructive step forward for Australia's listings market despite a more challenging macroeconomic backdrop in the second half of the period. "Companies continue ...

Australian Ethical adds $1bn to FUM in three months

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
The ethical manager wrapped up the financial year with a strong performance, gaining almost $1 billion in funds under management (FUM) to $14.5 billion from the March quarter. The performance was a result of strong rollover activity and growing super ...

Igneo opens private infrastructure strategy to advised investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... Igneo Infrastructure Partners has launched its first private infrastructure fund for advised and wholesale investors in Australia. Igneo said the fund expands access to an asset class that has historically been reserved for institutional investors. The ...

Warakirri, LongView launch home equity strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
Warakirri Asset Management and LongView are partnering to bring a new shared equity co-investment fund exclusively to wholesale investors seeking access to Australia's residential property market. The Home Equity Fund 2 tracks the Cotality National ...

Solaris wins mandate from Mercer Investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
Solaris Investment Management has won a mandate from Mercer Investments Australia, becoming one of the managers of an Australian shares strategy. Mercer's Australian Shares Fund for Tax Exempt Investors now has Ausbil Investment Management, Plato ...

FEATURE | Retirement | A layer of confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... Budgets for a comfortable retirement are now $630,000 for singles, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) Retirement Standard. That sentiment, however, varies across the demographics: 51% of younger cohorts (25 to 34) ...

ASIC seeks to wind up Capital Guard AU

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
ASIC is seeking to wind up fixed-income specialist Capital Guard AU amid "serious concerns" about its management and how it handled investor funds mounting to about $17.4 million. ASIC told the Supreme Court of New South Wales it seeks the appointment ...

Qualitas bolsters RE private equity team

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
... Commenting on his appointment, Butler explained the appeal of the current real estate and private equity markets in Australia. "I am excited by the opportunity to join the team, grow the real estate private equity business, and help drive the next phase ...

FAAA names new chair as David Sharpe prepares to step down

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has appointed named its chair-elect following a board election process. Michelle Veitch will officially assume the role of chair after the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in November, succeeding current ...

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
... Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand. Triton manages approximately $41 billion in assets under management, and its private equity and private ...