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New alternative investment firm lands in Sydney

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... niche parts of the private credit sector. "We've seen a lot of different segments of the market, how different underwriting standards were done, and where people aren't lending and where the opportunity set currently lies," Velkovski continued. ...

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
... continue to reshape global markets, investors are seeking specialist managers with deep sector expertise, disciplined underwriting and the ability to identify opportunities that emerge during periods of market dislocation," he said. "That is what attracted ...

Special Feature: Rewarding patient capital

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... expect the normalisation process to be gradual," he said. Neuberger has always been sector agnostic and focuses on underwriting every investment on a bottoms-up basis, but has its eyes on robust activity in healthcare, technology and particularly the ...

Aberdeen backs global growth despite rising inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... credit, warning late cycle pressures are beginning to emerge in parts of the direct lending market through weaker underwriting standards and liquidity concerns.

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... "Once in force, the ban will prevent life insurers from requesting or using adverse genetic testing results in their underwriting decisions," Mulino said. "This reform delivers on the government's commitment to balance access to affordable life insurance ...

AFCA to update rules on new genetic testing laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... of whether that information is based on or informed by genetic testing. Currently, AFCA excludes complaints about underwriting or actuarial factors leading to an offer of a life insurance policy on non-standard terms. This is proposed to change under ...

ASIC backs Australia's fintech edge as AI reshapes financial services

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... regtech innovation is reshaping global financial markets, with AI now being integrated into functions including credit underwriting, claims processing, portfolio management and disclosure. ASIC chair Joe Longo said Australia's financial system had a ...

TCorp awards $1bn mandate to UK insurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... this as a strategic opportunity to partner with a highly regarded insurer with a strong track record in insurance underwriting," Murray said. "Reinsurance exposure represents an important part of the TCorp portfolio, providing returns consistent with ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... staff, rating insurers across various service parameters that can critically affect their business. This includes underwriting and new business, claims service and business support. It's the second year running that NEOS has taken home the honour. NEOS ...

UK's Nest to invest $860m in private companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... investment expertise. "We are therefore pleased to appoint Crescent, whose extensive sourcing capabilities, disciplined underwriting, focus on credit quality and strong track record across market cycles make them a trusted partner as we continue to build ...
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