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HNWIs demand outperforming, mission-driven endowment funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2026
... philanthropy vehicles with robust governance, a clear mission and can outperform in equal measure is helping fuel the rise of endowment funds such as the Aspect Impact Fund. The endowment aims to distribute about $500,000 annually, providing scholarships ...

Trusts, foundations deploy $100m in catalytic capital: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... deployment of catalytic capital will help unlock wider activity in impact investing. The local trusts and foundations endowment pool is estimated to be more than $50 billion with about 60 members, according to the report. The Foundations Group for Impact ...

Nesta pulls $247m mandate from Northern Trust over climate stance

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... million ($247m) passive global equities portfolio represents more than a quarter of Nesta Trust's £420 million endowment ($688.5m), which funds the work of innovation foundation Nesta. The mandate was transferred to Amundi following Northern Trust's ...

Special Feature: Beyond safekeeping

BRENDAN SWIFT  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
Bigger funds demand bigger capabilities. As Australia's super sector moves towards the trillion-dollar era, custodians are stepping out of the shadows and into a more strategic role, with data stewardship, private markets expertise and AI capability ...

Solaris wins mandate from Mercer Investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
Solaris Investment Management has won a mandate from Mercer Investments Australia, becoming one of the managers of an Australian shares strategy. Mercer's Australian Shares Fund for Tax Exempt Investors now has Ausbil Investment Management, Plato ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... deposit, that is now not the optimal option. "The way we look at these portfolios is different to, say, a university endowment fund or private client. Firstly, the source of the funds are different, a mix of inbound contributions from residents such ...

UBS Global Wealth Management wins mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
UBS Global Wealth Management (UBS GWM) has been awarded an investment adviser mandate by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation for the third time running. Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation chief executive Craig Connelly said the long-standing partnership ...

Hostplus extends Citi mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... jumped the highest by nearly 50% in the second half of 2025 following deals with Insignia Financial, University of Sydney Endowment Fund and Medibank Private.

Minderoo picks Lill for chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... investment committee in a voluntary capacity, Hartman said. Hartman added that during Tomlinson's tenure, the Minderoo endowment grew significantly, and the investment approach evolved. "We look forward to welcoming Andrew to Minderoo and thank you ...

Local custody industry surpasses $6tn milestone

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... investors grew by close to 50% in the second half of 2025 following its deals with Insignia Financial, University of Sydney Endowment Fund and Medibank Private. In the six-month period, BNP Paribas' total assets grew by 45.4% or $257.3 billion, seeing ...
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