Private markets and alternatives – consumer protection challenges

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Introduction Interest in alternative assets – including private markets and infrastructure – has surged in recent years, a strong growth trajectory that is expected to continue well into the future.... Read more continue reading

Solid outlook for infrastructure investment in 2025 despite Trump uncertainty

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Despite economic uncertainty in the US and globally, with a new Trump presidency and the potential impact of tariffs, a solid foundation underpins infrastructure investments which will continue to deliver... Read more continue reading

Small-cap buy-out market in Europe has the potential to outperform

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The European small-cap buy-out market offers strong opportunities for investors in 2025, according to managing partner at Access Capital Partners, Philippe Poggioli. “The small buyout space in Europe offers a... Read more continue reading

BlackRock Australia celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Enhanced Strategic Model Portfolios (ESMP) 

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BlackRock Australia is proud to mark the 10-year anniversary of its Enhanced Strategic Model Portfolios (ESMP), the firm’s inaugural managed account offering in the local wealth market. Since its inception... Read more continue reading

Global listed infrastructure well positioned in 2025 for inflation-linked cash flows and attractive rates of return

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With significant potential for geopolitical and economic uncertainty in 2025, defensive essential service assets such as infrastructure are well positioned, according to Justin Lannen, portfolio manager in the global listed... Read more continue reading

Coller Capital launches private equity secondaries fund in Australia for the private wealth channel

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Coller Capital, the world’s largest dedicated secondary manager[1], has launched its Coller Private Equity Secondaries Fund into the Australian market. This is Coller Capital’s first dedicated evergreen fund for Australian private wealth... Read more continue reading

ESG isn’t going away, but it will change

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Despite political debates around climate reporting, ESG remains a critical factor in business strategy, Dugald Higgins, head of responsible investment and sustainability at Zenith Investment Partners said. While Australia’s federal... Read more continue reading

Climate change set to drive down school results and job prospects: Zurich-Mandala climate risk index

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Alex Morgan Extreme heat is set to reduce the academic attainment of Australian students by up to seven per cent, which could translate to $73,000 in lost earnings during their... Read more continue reading

Private credit – a key sub-sector in private market investing

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Private markets offer the potential to outperform public markets over the mid to long-term with the potential for lower volatility. Within this, private credit offers investors an attractive opportunity to... Read more continue reading

Chinese New Year: Navigating the Year of the Snake

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Looking back at 2024, Chinese government bonds delivered strong returns relative to other fixed-income asset classes, with a total return of 6.2%, outperforming US treasuries (1.6%), and the euro benchmark... Read more continue reading