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GCQ hires longtime Platinum executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... Platinum, Isles worked as an investment specialist, strengthening relationships with advisers across Australia and New Zealand before expanding the firm's reach into the US. He was appointed head of investment in 2022, departing last July ahead of ...

Longreach Capital strengthens private wealth

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... southern region. Based in Melbourne, Devin O'Keefe will be responsible for Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. O'Keefe joins the fundraising and distribution arm of Longreach Alternatives from ClearBridge Investments, where he ...

Super funds, instos shun ETFs, retail dominance prevails

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... ETFs. At their behest, some go straight to the provider. Macquarie Asset Management head of ETF for Australia and New Zealand Blair Hannon said if super funds are looking for access to a Macquarie ETF, they'll come direct. "We can then obviously ...

Improvised super tax poses unfair, inequitable outcomes: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... by mishandling the treatment of franking credits. In a joint submission between Charted Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, and the Institute of Public Accountants, the group raised serious concerns with the proposed framework that ...

Aware Super bets big on data centre boom

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
Aware Super has committed $460 million to the Skyline JV data centre business to grow its digital infrastructure presence in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Leveraging Skyline JV's access to global hyperscale data centres, the company indirectly ...

Alexis George to retire, new AMP chief named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... roles, I am confident that AMP is well positioned for future success. Leading AMP, a company integral to Australia and New Zealand, has been an honour. I wish Blair and AMP continued success and will remain a strong supporter." On behalf of the AMP board ...

NGS Super appoints Robeco to manage two new mandates

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... sustainability considerations while still tailoring portfolios to client goals and needs. Robeco head for Australia and New Zealand Stephen Dennis said: "Through Robeco's quantitative investing capabilities, we create tailored solutions that seek ...

I Squared Capital rolls out $300m sustainable energy solution

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... Power delivers reliable, sustainable energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers across Australia and New Zealand. Through its ISQ Growth Markets Infrastructure Fund II, I Squared committed US$300 million to enable operations. The funding ...

Australia evades tariff shocks, CPI to surge in 2026: UN

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
... the US (1.9%), but ahead of other developed economies such as Canada (1.4%), Japan (1.2%), South Korea (1.1%), and New Zealand (0.7%). Australia's GDP is also likely to increase to 2.2% this year, the highest estimate out of the aforementioned markets. ...

Ares Management promotes private equity lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... joined Ares in March last year as a principal to establish and lead its private equity strategy across Australia and New Zealand. He spearheaded the firm's inaugural local deal, agreeing to acquire a majority stake in Australian workwear brand Redback ...