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Investment

Chalmers opens Investor Front Door pilot

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2025
The initiative has launched, aimed at streamlining how investors engage with the government to assist in fast-tracking major projects.

AMP lifts advisers' efficiency game with Grow

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025
AMP North has launched a new investment menu, offering a plethora of features designed to deliver efficiencies, including cutting account fees, and the ability to mix and match investments from other menus.

Real estate private credit market tips towards $153bn

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025
Although it faces headwinds in part of Asia Pacific, the real estate private credit market is performing strongly, with the local market expected to almost double by 2028.

Betashares launches first private credit fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025
Betashares has launched its first private credit fund as part of the newly established private capital division.

K2 Asset Management seeks M&A partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
As funds under management (FUM) hits nearly $5 billion, K2 Asset Management (KAM) flagged it is "now actively exploring mergers and acquisitions".

Loftus Peak to launch hedged Global Disruption active ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
Loftus Peak will list the Loftus Peak Global Disruption Hedged Active ETF on Monday.

ECP joins Future Generation Women lineup

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
ECP Asset Management's Global Growth Fund has been selected as the latest partner of Future Generation Women, while principal Annabelle Miller will provide pro bono investment support in global equities.

Australian Unity reveals profit turnaround

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
Australian Unity has turned things around in FY25 reporting a profit of $29.3 million compared to the $24 million loss last year.

Alternatives, international equities dominate mandates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
The number of contestable mandates rose in the March quarter as funds target alternatives and international equities.

In race for talent, Frontier Advisors beefs up senior ranks

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
Frontier Advisors announced a raft of promotions as part of its strategy to nurture in-house talent and stave off competition in the hotly-contested asset consulting sector.