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Super fund targets health tech sector with mandate

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... innovation." "Australia has world-class research and clinical capability, but historically limited access to specialised venture capital at the point where deep technology ideas become companies. This mandate allows us to systematically bridge that gap. ...

Bridgewest Ventures lands in Australia

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

Kiwi venture capital firm Bridgewest Ventures has scored an AFSL to expand in Australia, hoping to win over family offices, wealth advisers and institutional investors with a new fund. Founded in 2020, Bridgewest Venture invests in the sectors of life ...

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

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... continues to attract growing investor attention. According to ASIC, Australian startups raised more than $5 million in venture capital funding in 2025, making it the country's third strongest year on record a placing Australia behind only France and ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... consultation on the reforms. To encourage investment in startups, the government will adjust asset and fund size caps for venture capital to compensate for inflation since they were last set, starting July 2027. For small businesses, the $20,000 instant ...

Government pushes for investment risk taking

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... year," the budget read. Starting July 2027, the government said it will also adjust asset and fund size caps for venture capital to compensate for inflation since they were last set. It noted this will help unlock more foreign and local investment in ...

GSFM launches two global private markets funds

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... Fund is designed to provide long-term capital growth, investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity, venture capital, private credit, private infrastructure, private real estate and more. Meanwhile, the CI Global Private Markets Income Fund ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

... introduction of a new emerging asset class benchmark and the provision of a suitable benchmark for alternatives assets. Venture capital, renewable energy projects and social and affordable housing, for example, are poorly represented in the benchmarks. ...

Government, super funds to increase UK collaborations

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... opportunities. This could include in areas of shared interest such as housing, renewable energy, infrastructure and venture capital. It will enable structured engagement between the Australian super funds and the Sterling 20 through joint missions, strengthening ...

UniSuper names new board member

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026

... invaluable over this time and on behalf of the board I thank Nicole Gower for her exemplary service." In January, venture capital firm Uniseed appointed Alastair Hick as chief executive, replacing Peter Devine who left the organisation in December 2025 ...

Aussie private credit shows strength, lures offshore investors: Report

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026

... private capital sector reported assets under management (AUM) at record levels of $161 billion. Private equity and venture capital together account for $72 billion. Assets across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources came to $83 billion. ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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