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Ignition Advice plots global expansion with new operating chief

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026

... consulting and enterprise transformation. He spent over a decade at Salesforce in senior leadership roles across Asia Pacific, including regional vice president of professional services and senior director of advisory services, where he led large-scale ...

KKR injects $400m into Ampol

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026

... high-quality companies as they pursue their strategic objectives." KKR said along with private credit strategies, its Asia Pacific credit platform seeks to provide solutions to high-quality companies, entrepreneurs and sponsors. Listed on the ASX, Ampol ...

Singaporean VC snags Natixis head of distribution

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026

... experience across the firm. With strong Australian heritage, Jan Cap partners with ambitious founders across the Asia Pacific region, providing long-term capital, strategic support and access to a global network throughout their growth journey," he said. ...

BNP Paribas Asset Management ANZ chief exits

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026

... with the company. BNP Paribas AM confirmed Grybas left with immediate effect and Mike Nikou, the chief executive for Asia Pacific, will oversee the day-to-day client strategy and relationship oversight until a replacement is found to lead Australia forward. ...

Vanguard delivers double-digit returns, Rest comes just shy

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026

... while members invested in Vanguard's high Growth diversified option received 12.14% for the financial year. Vanguard Asia Pacific chief investment officer Duncan Burns said global equities had again supported returns despite periods or market uncertainty. ...

Former IFM Investors director leads global PE firm's foray into Australia

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026

... region, Antin said. Welsh brings over 15 years of experience across institutional investor relationships across the Asia Pacific region, with a strong track record in capital raising, client retention and strategic leadership in infrastructure and private ...

Capital Group expands active ETF distribution with new hire

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026

Capital Group has named its head of ETFs for Europe and Asia Pacific, who has joined from BlackRock. Based in London, Jamie Sinclair will be responsible for building and leading Capital Group's active ETF business across Europe and Asia Pacific ...

Ironbark and EQT partner to launch private markets fund

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026

... with EQT and the EQT Nexus Infrastructure team to bring these opportunities to investors." Meanwhile, EQT head of Asia Pacific global wealth solutions Sueann Yeo noted there is a structural tailwind for infrastructure across various sectors. "Infrastructure ...

Franklin Templeton launches two active ETFs in Australia

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026

... 15.16% after fees, compared with benchmark return of 15.06% in the same period. Western Asset Management head of Asia Pacific investment management and co-chief investment officer Anthony Kirkham said FEIF offers a short-duration, high-quality credit ...

T. Rowe Price names head of intermediary for Australia

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026

... Ross' departure in March. Heath Branigan has assumed the role at the beginning of the month, now reporting to head of Asia Pacific distribution Elsie Chan. He brings nearly three decades of experience in financial services across the UK and Australia ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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