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Dexus doubles stake in Brisbane shopping centre to 50%

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
Dexus has launched the Dexus Strategic Investment Trust (DSIT) series, acquiring 25% stake in Westfield Chermside, Brisbane to seed the first fund in the series DSIT1.

FEATURE: Private credit | At the precipice

GLENDA KORPORAAL  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
Despite controversy over the risks in the US private credit market, the asset class is being seriously considered by cashed up Australian investors as it continues to grow.

Vanguard identifies strongest asset classes for coming decade

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
According to Vanguard's outlook, high-quality US fixed income, US value-oriented equities, and non-US developed markets equities will have the strongest risk-returns over the coming five to 10 years.

AustralianSuper kicks off $1.1bn UK living plan with acquisition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
AustralianSuper has completed the acquisition of six student accommodations across UK, the first step in its larger plan to invest $1.1 billion in the country's living sector over the next 12 months.

IFM Investors expands into Canada

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
IFM Investors has expanded into Canada, opening an office in Toronto to unlock new growth opportunities across the country.

Brookfield, sovereign wealth fund sign AI joint venture

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025
Brookfield is partnering with a newly established subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) to fund and develop artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Russell Investments wins two mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025
Russell Investments has won two mandates from councils in New Zealand, collectively amounting to about $100 million.

Prime Super awards fixed income mandate

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025
Prime Super has appointed MFS Investment Management to manage an active global fixed income mandate.

Ontario Teachers' sells majority stake in Sydney desalination plant

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025
Ontario Teachers' has sold its majority stake in the Sydney Desalination Plant to Utilities Trust of Australia.

Nuveen brings global real estate strategy to Australia

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025
Nuveen has extended access to its Global Cities REIT strategy to Australian investors.