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QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
QIC is facing pressure from the union representing aviation fire fighters over its involvement in a deal that could effectively privatise part of Australia's Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS).

Navigator Global buys shares in 17 managers, enters partnership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Navigator Global Investments is acquiring a portfolio of interests in 17 alternative investment managers as part of a broader strategic partnership with Stable Asset Management.

Pengana plots AI-focused LIT launch

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Pengana Capital Group said it will launch an artificial intelligence-focused listed investment trust (LIT) targeting wholesale and advised investors.

Lazard AM launches emerging market fund to retail sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has launched an emerging markets equity fund to retail investors.

Ausbil broadens wholesale sustainable fund access with ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Ausbil Investment Management has launched a new ETF, which leverages its Active Sustainable Equity Fund, to expand retail access for sustainable investment solutions.

Betashares debuts Australia's first space ETF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
Betashares has launched Australia's first space industry ETF, expected to list on the ASX on May 12 with a ticker code of RCKT.

IFM expands UK presence with acquisitions

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
IFM Investors will obtain 100% ownership of UK-based Nala Renewables and Briggs Equipment UK through two separate transactions.

Australia averts recession but not slowdown: JPMAM

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
Australia's economy will take a hit at the fallout of the Middle East conflict, but the good news is it will avoid a recession, J.P. Morgan Asset Management predicts.

Insignia Financial delists from ASX

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
The wealth manager will be removed from the ASX at market close today as it goes private, having been acquired by CC Capital.

Pacific Equity Partners makes unsolicited bid for oOh!media

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has made an unsolicited takeover bid to acquire oOh!media for $1.40 per share.