Daniel Kemp

The sale, following the disposal of its Australian infra business to Dexus, will end AMP’s involvement in private markets funds management.

Ares and AMP Ltd will form a JV covering AMP Capital’s private markets businesses, including real estate and infrastructure, with Ares assuming control.

The country's successful response to covid-19 might offer it a competitive edge over the UK and US once life normalizes.

Seven mega-funds with AUM of A$150bn-A$200bn could result from the current wave of mergers. Managers will welcome the resultant internationalization, downward pressure on fees and bigger private capital allocations

Heavyweight Australian investors back a new workplace diversity initiative as LPs admit the issue is a factor in their investment decision-making.

International Property Funds Management has been backed by 27 Australian funds aiming to mitigate compressing domestic property yields by jointly pursuing international investments, starting with European gateway cities.