TAL to acquire minority investment in Challenger

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A leading Australian life insurer, TAL, has announced it has agreed to acquire a total relevant interest of 15.1% in Challenger Limited (ASX:CGF), pending regulatory approvals. TAL recognises the evolving... Read more continue reading

Australian Wealth Managers bet on Private Assets and AI to supercharge growth

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Despite increasing interest, two fifths of Australian wealth managers (40%) say a lack of access to private assets is a threat to their business, according to new research from Natixis... Read more continue reading

HESTA strengthens investment and security teams with new GM appointments

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HESTA has announced the appointment of Michael Blayney to the role of General Manager of Dynamic Asset and Nick Catherall as General Manager of Information Security. The moves underscore the... Read more continue reading

Calastone launches Tokenised Distribution solution to unlock the future of fund distribution

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Calastone, the largest global funds network, today announces the launch of Calastone Tokenised Distribution – a pioneering solution that allows asset managers to tokenise any fund operating on Calastone’s network and distribute... Read more continue reading

PGIM Real Estate raises $2B for final close of Global Data Center Fund

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Morgan Laughlin PGIM Real Estate has completed the fundraise for its first Global Data Center Fund (GDCF) with $2 billion of capital allocated to the strategy. PGIM Real Estate secured... Read more continue reading

Apex Group wins $7bn Diversa Trustees Limited superannuation business

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Andrew Peterson Apex Group Australia has announced it has been awarded the $7 billion Diversa Trustees Limited Superannuation master trust business. Apex Group has been appointed as the administration partner... Read more continue reading

Reach Alts partners with Russell Investments to expand private market access for Australian investors

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Reach Alts, a specialist private markets platform, has formed a strategic partnership with leading global investment firm Russell Investments to broaden adviser access to top-tier private market opportunities in Australia.... Read more continue reading

Steve Grivas appointed managing partner of HLB Mann Judd Sydney 

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Steve Grivas has been appointed managing partner of accountants and business advisers HLB Mann Judd Sydney, succeeding Tony Fittler who has stepped down after more than 20 years in the... Read more continue reading

iExtend appoints Chief Operating Officer

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iExtend has appointed Michael Hull as Chief Operating Officer to enhance its operational frameworks and to ensure compliance and regulatory standards and customer excellence continue to be delivered as the... Read more continue reading

New appointment to Super Boards

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Equity Trustees has announced the appointment of Jocelyn Furlan to the Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited (ETSL) and HTFS Nominees Pty Ltd (HTFS) Boards, which have oversight of one of the... Read more continue reading