Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Investment

First Sentier awards mandate to Northern Trust

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
First Sentier is consolidating its global asset servicing providers, mandating Northern Trust in Ireland and Singapore.

MA Financial AUM surges 44% in 1H26

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
MA Financial Group posted a positive half year to 30 June 2026, with assets under management (AUM) increasing by 44% to $15.5 billion, attributed to significant activity levels in core real estate.

Dexus flags pressure in FY27 outlook

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
Dexus has delivered on its FY26 guidance, reporting annual funds from operations of $483.9 million and distributions of 37 cents per security as it continues to reposition its property funds and management business.

EQT to become new Melbourne Storm owner

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
The National Rugby League team has announced the global investor is set to acquire a majority stake in the club, but financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

How next gen infra is transforming diversification: Partners Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
Next generation infrastructure is emerging as an asset class that can provide excellent diversification in a portfolio, while catalysing support for further public-private incentives aligned with the government's climate targets, an expert said.

Munro Partners to acquire GSFM

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
Munro Partners will acquire GSFM, the Australian investment fund management affiliate of CI Global Asset Management, in a deal designed to strengthen its local distribution capabilities.

Mirvac lifts FY26 earnings 7%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
Mirvac Group has delivered a 7% increase in FY26 operating profit to $508 million, with improved residential development performance, portfolio income growth and a strengthened funds platform supporting earnings.

Global investment manager bids for Equity Trustees

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
EQT Holdings (ASX: EQT), the holding company for Equity Trustees announced on the ASX it received an unsolicited, indicative and non-binding proposal from a US-based alternative investment manager.

JPMAM expands private equity strategy to wealth clients

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has launched the JPMorgan Private Markets Fund (JPMF) in Australia, in a bid to bring its institutional-grade private equity strategy to private wealth clients.

Viridian launches national broking business

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
Viridian Financial Group has launched Viridian Lending, bringing the mortgage broking operations under a single national brand as the group seeks to strengthen links between brokers and financial advisers.