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Chalmers advocates for Aussie instos on 'Big Beautiful Bill'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
... said. "The global economic environment is very uncertain, very unpredictable and very volatile. The conflict in the Middle East is part of the story but not the whole story. Eastern Europe, the slow down or a weakness in the Chinese economy but also ...

US-Iran tensions send markets into panic mode

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... trade. The major concern amongst investors is significant changes in the price of oil. "While most flashpoints in the Middle East over the past five decades generally cause only temporary spikes in oil prices, the largest and longest-lasting increases ...

Regal Partners charts US expansion

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025
... offshore activities; it currently has representation in Singapore, is building relationships throughout Asia and the Middle East, and has launched Cayman and other offshore versions of its funds. In 2024, offshore clients accounted for about $600 million ...

Apostle Fund adds two staffers

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... analysis and strategy, and presenting key findings and recommendations to boards and investment committees in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. At BlackRock, he was part of the multi-asset strategies and solutions team, focusing on investment ...

Longview Partners sets up local hub

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025
A former Apostle Funds Management global distribution lead has been named head of APAC and Middle East for a London-based firm. The newly created role will see Kimon Kouryialas lead Longview Partners' growth strategy in the region. Kouryialas is ...

Family offices favour real estate: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2025
... single family offices analysed invest in real estate. Family offices from Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East took part in the study. The US leads the way for real estate-focused single family offices, followed closely by Germany. Residential ...

Northern Trust appoints sales lead for asset servicing

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025
... Jon Dunham, who plans to retire. Based in London, Gee currently leads sales teams across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Essentially, the promotion will see him add business development responsibilities for the Americas to his remit. ...

EQT closes flagship infra fund at $37bn

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2025
... funds, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers and insurance companies across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and the Nordics - with the private wealth segment representing an "increased share" compared to the predecessor vehicle. ...

Plenary names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2025
... yet to name a new investments chief. Lamming will remain in board positions within the group and will also chair the Middle East unit. He joined in 2004 when Plenary launched and took over as chief executive in early 2020, overseeing the day-to-day running ...

Chalmers' warning on tariffs and trade wars

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... said. "Trade disruptions are rising, China's growth is slowing, war is still raging in Europe, and a ceasefire in the Middle East is breaking down." As a result, Chalmers said Treasury is forecasting the global economy to grow at 3.25% for the next three ...