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DWS names APAC real estate business lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... said: "Building upon our historically strong foundation in Japan and Korea is central to our strategy, with a particular focus on the Living sector, especially in Australia. Our skilled regional team and global real estate expertise are key to our continued ...

PPS Mutual appoints new chair

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... that ethos take root in Australia through PPS Mutual, and I am confident Anthony will continue to guide it with the same focus. I look forward to supporting him during the transition," he said. Chief executive Michael Pillemer described Asher's appointment ...

Geopolitics, AI tests prudential regulation: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
In addition to "worsening" cybersecurity risks, geopolitical volatility and artificial intelligence (AI) are creating "unacceptable prudential risks" for APRA. APRA member Therese McCarthy Hockey said geopolitical risk has become a "risk accelerant" ...

AMP settles class action for $120m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
AMP has settled a class action brought against N.M. Superannuation, AMP Superannuation and AMP Services, agreeing to pay $120 million. The class action was brought on behalf of superannuation clients and their beneficiaries for the period of July 2008 ...

Bennelong FM expands into private credit with US partnership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
... Funds Management board. Monroe Capital manages US$21.6 billion, specialising in diversified private credit solutions, with a focus on US lower middle market direct lending to institutional and high-net-worth investors. It focuses on providing unitranche ...

Macquarie AM wins sovereign wealth fund mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... PIF's 2024 annual report shows it achieved an average total portfolio return of 7.2% p.a. since 2017 as it continues to focus on helping drive Saudi Arabia's economic transformation and generate sustainable financial returns. Its cumulative real ...

AZ NGA forms strategic partnership with Qld advice firm

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
AZ Next Generation Advisory (AZ NGA) has partnered with MiQ Private Wealth to provide succession solutions for its retiring partners, while funding the group's future expansion plans. Established in 2015, the Queensland-based MiQ has over 50 employees ...

Partners Group launches royalties fund for local investors

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... Partners Group has been an active investor in royalties, making 15 investments in the last year. The fund's strategy will focus on lending against royalties as well as purchasing existing and creating new royalties. Investment will be across sectors ...

FEATURE: Back in action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
As the old saying goes, 'you've got to spend money to make money.' And, as equity markets continue their strong run and global uncertainty calms, geared strategies have been making a comeback. But for those thinking a geared strategy is a good way to ...

HMC Digital Infrastructure appoints new senior executive

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... commercial growth, enterprise and government contract wins, and operational performance. In his new role at HMC, Juniper will focus on strengthening DigiCo's operational, leasing and development capabilities and support the platforms growth across ...