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Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... its 2025 annual member meeting in December, Hostplus said: "We understand that many of our members are interested in investing in cryptocurrency, and that interest is an important factor in our ongoing exploration of this option." "As your super fund ...

Yarra hunts for superior returns outside ASX giants

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... breaking down as we enter unconventional times with increased concentration, more volatility and the growth in passive investing. "This view you can just buy blue chip stocks hold them forever, I generally feel is broken," Hershan said. "Circumstances ...

ETF home bias more prominent amid global unrest: BlackRock

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... with being more selective in which diversifiers they choose. This includes combining active exposures along with index investing. Vanguard principal head of investment management and global equity for Asia-Pacific Duncan Burns said unsophisticated investors ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... stand-alone, award-winning responsible investment manager. His vision, leadership, and belief in the power of ethical investing have shaped U Ethical into what it is today, and we are deeply grateful for everything he has contributed." Jollie brings ...

Severe underperformance sees Polen Capital funds wound up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... Cap Fund - which received an 'Approved' rating from Zenith in January 2024 - was a high conviction strategy investing in 50-80 companies with a focus on exploiting key inflection points in a company's fundamentals. Its top holdings included ...

Fink doubles down on private markets ambitions

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... the fund manager can upend the public-private market divide in the same way it has capitalised on active and passive investing. This year, he boasts a "pipeline of business has broadened across products and regions, spanning public and private markets ...

Aware Super appoints head of private equity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... investment partners. Satchcroft has more than 20 years' experience across private equity, structured credit and equity investing, with expertise across global markets including Australia, the UK and the US. He previously served as a principal at ...

Bailador pumps millions more into DASH

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... automation, accelerate its direct and partnership go-to-market strategies, and ultimately achieve profitability. Bailador is investing up to $5 million in this round, with the raise being completed at a valuation that is 21% above its original investment ...

S64, Ardian partner to launch new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... and New Zealand Matt Stovold added: "We are proud to partner with Ardian to bring institutional-quality infrastructure investing to Australia's wealth market." "Through the S64 Australian Unit Trust Platform, advisers and their clients gain a seamless ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... streamlining the National Construction Code. "We're seizing the opportunities from net zero and the digital economy and investing in our human capital - with Free TAFE, the universities accord and fairer schools funding." The Treasurer said the government ...