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Investor demand for infrastructure asset mandates intensifies: bfinance

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
A new analysis shows momentum in private market search activity for real assets, including infrastructure, remained strong among institutional investors in the first quarter of 2026, despite private markets slowdown. According to bfinance's Q1 2026 ...

Ausbil appointed co-manager for NYSE-listed fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... from US$500 million to US$35 billion. The fund employs a four-stage investment process that integrates macroeconomic analysis, regional and sector allocation, bottom-up stock selection and risk-aware portfolio construction. Incepted on May 13, the fund ...

Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... implementing a 20% gas reservation." Climate Council Councillor Nicki Hutley said gas export taxes remain unchanged, despite analysis indicating an improved gas export levy could generate $17 billion annually, representing upwards of $50 billion in foregone ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... said. "This rule is getting in the way of our young Rest members building a fairer and more equitable retirement. Our analysis has shown that scrapping the rule could add thousands to their retirement balances. "We wholeheartedly welcome this strong ...

Unpaid super costs workers $24.4bn: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... unpaid superannuation in the past five years to 2023, reinforcing the need for Payday Super, the lobby group says. New analysis from Super Members Council (SMC) found one in four workers were underpaid super between 2018 and 2023, equating to almost ...

HESTA snags TelstraSuper investment leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... responsible for leading the 'top down' aspects of the portfolio, which includes portfolio construction and risk analysis, economic and capital market research, and portfolio overlays. She will report directly to HESTA chief investment officer ...

Advice book valuations stagnate despite demand

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... financial planning businesses continues to be strong, though there's been little change on the valuations front. Its analysis shows a book of super and investment clients aged up to 64 has increased in value to a multiple of between 2.6x and 3.3x. This ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... which gives rise to the exclusion of part-time domestic workers. SMC has urged government to remove the exclusion. SMC analysis found 37,000 domestic workers would be affected by the exclusion in 2026-27, with roughly 86% of the workforce being women. ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... Each year, there are about 1000 companies that have potential scope for manager. This is whittled down with screenings, analysis and meetings with the companies. Only then, if it likes a company, will it consider undertaking due diligence. All in all ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... smaller companies that generate "predictable free cash flows", constructed with the firm's bottom-up fundamental analysis. Commenting, Spheria co-founder and co-portfolio manager Marcus Burns described the appeal of the asset class. "Small caps can ...
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