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Investor demand for infrastructure asset mandates intensifies: bfinance

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
A new analysis shows momentum in private market search activity for real assets, including infrastructure, remained strong among institutional investors in the first quarter of 2026, despite private markets slowdown.

QIC Ventures helps raise $25m for defence tech company

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
QIC Ventures has led the $25 million raise for homegrown defence technology manufacturer Arkeus, which can detect targets eight times further than competitors.

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
While it might be challenging to construct a truly modern-slavery-risk free investment portfolio, it is not impossible, a sustainability expert says, who will help wealth managers combat such risks at next week's Responsible Investment Association Australasia ...

Investors rotate into fixed income as diversification demand grows: Capital Group

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
Institutional investors are increasing allocations to fixed income and broadening exposure beyond the US as they reposition portfolios for a more volatile and fragmented macro environment, according to new research from Capital Group.

Plato launches global shares ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
Plato Investment Management is broadening access to its Plato Global Shares Income Fund with the launch of an active ETF version on the ASX, marking its third investment solution on the exchange.

Low fees a strong indicator of fund survivorship: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
The latest research by Morningstar found lower fees played a major factor in a fund's chance of survival and outperformance compared to more expensive peers.

Ausbil appointed co-manager for NYSE-listed fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
Ausbil has been appointed co-manager of a New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM) fund, helping oversee a new global small-mid cap equity strategy.

Aussie investors entering 'regime shift': VanEck

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
The next leg of the Australian share market rally is unlikely to be driven by the major banks, according to VanEck, which warned investors may be entering a "regime shift" following this week's sharp sell-off of Commonwealth Bank.

AI to outweigh inflation fears in fixed income markets: Allspring

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
Rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions may be dominating fixed income markets today, but Allspring Global Investments head of global macro strategy Noah Wise believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) will become the far more significant force, shaping ...

WAM offers global real assets exposure via new offering

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
Wilson Asset Management has launched a real assets fund, providing investors with exposure to assets, including natural capital like water, agriculture and timber.