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Goodman Group welcomes Norwegian investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 6 JAN 2025
Goodman Group has welcomed the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund as a new investment partner in its North American partnership.

HPI rethinks Hostplus, Charter Hall takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 DEC 2024
After slamming the takeover offer from Hostplus and Charter Hall for several weeks, Hotel Property Investments (HPI) is now asking unitholders to accept the $3.785 per share bid.

Boutique global asset management firms' investment outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
Global senior executives from boutique asset management firms see a proliferation of risks - and investment opportunities in 2025.

What you read in 2024

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
Mergers, corporate fund closures and executive moves were the major motifs for Financial Standard readers this year.

M&A and IPO the 'gamechangers' for 2025: Expert

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
Providing an outlook for the new year, Fidelity International portfolio manager Casey McLean said M&A and IPO activities will likely increase in 2025.

January Capital raises $136m for APAC growth credit fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
The Singapore-based investment firm has raised more than $136 million (US$85 million) on the first close of its Growth Credit Fund, with the strategy focused on growth-stage technology companies.

Vantage Point AM hires from Merricks

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2024
Paul Thomas has returned to the Singapore-based hedge fund after a four-year stint at Merricks Capital.

Schroders shutters local private debt arm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
Schroders has confirmed its Australian private debt division will close, saying its efforts are better directed elsewhere.

Macquarie AM puts money in Aussie real estate investment firm

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
Macquarie Asset Management's Real Estate division (MAM RE) has invested in IDA - an Australian specialist real estate private credit and investment manager - via one of its opportunistic funds.

IFM urges investment in housing, hires former Dexus chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024
IFM Investors says there has "never been a better time" for Australia's super funds to invest in housing, as it also appoints the inaugural chair of its new real estate investment committee.