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UniSuper hires from Lonsec

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
The $155 billion super fund is welcoming a new manager, investment solutions and research. Tom Akay has been appointed to the position, joining UniSuper's product team in what the fund described as a "pivotal role." Akay joins the fund from Lonsec where ...

Australian economy 'stronger than expected'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... the economy. "The federal government still has a challenge on its hands regarding low productivity growth, with private business investment benign. This is not a new problem for Australia, or for developed markets in general, however it is one of the ...

Schroder urges 'open dialogue' with government

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
AustralianSuper chief executive Paul Schroder has warned that while superannuation funds may have the capital to invest in future infrastructure projects, the government should bear the risks. Speaking at the National Press Club, Schroder said the potential ...

Fortitude Investment Partners expands team

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... executing on our strategy which includes our origination capability, which remains the primary source of deal flow for our business," he said. "We are equally delighted to welcome Akyere to lead our investor services function, managing our suite of key ...

ASIC culls red tape, sets sights on more

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
... compliance harder. Since we formed the ASIC Simplification Consultative Group late last year with key leaders across business, industry and consumer groups, we have been focused on simplifying how we regulate," Longo said. "Simpler, clearer regulation ...

Using super as 'piggybank' would be a 'disaster': Schroder

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
AustralianSuper chief executive Paul Schroder has used his speech at the National Press Club to warn the government that Australians' retirement savings should not be treated as a "piggybank". Schroder said it would be a "disaster" for members if governments ...

Lombard Odier acquires Dutch sustainable asset manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) will integrate Ownership Capital into its broader sustainability business, expanding assets under management (AUM) to US$10 billion ($15.3bn). Ownership Capital's long-term investment approach is built on deep ...

Coaxial names chief investment officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
... across the Asia Pacific, including Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Vietnam. Harris said he is pleased to be joining the business to drive social and economic changes. "My experiences have taught me what can happen when deep commercial thinking meets ...

AXA IM Alts expands affordable housing strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2025
... portfolio valued at over €2.5 billion ($4.5bn), comprising over 13,000 units across some 160 assets. AXA IM Alts is a business unit of AXA Investment Managers and part of the BNP Paribas Group following the completion of its acquisition on July 1.

Legalsuper updates investment, insurance fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2025
... investment professionals design and manage our portfolios to be resilient in a wide range of market scenarios across a full business cycle and our focus is on growing your savings through competitive returns while carefully managing market risks," the ...