Investment

Responsible investors should be wary of defence developments: Zenith

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Increased global conflict has driven investor interest in defence sectors but there isn't a solid line between ESG and defence stocks, with the latter presenting more exposure across different sectors due to the current macro developments.

AustralianSuper ups Syrah stake to 49.6%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026  |  NEWS
AustralianSuper acquired the additional shares as part of Syrah's $104 million equity raise.

QIC invests in ASX-listed miner, becomes majority shareholder

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026  |  NEWS
QIC has committed $15 million via its QIC Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund to ASX-listed QMines to become the largest shareholder of the company.

Australian Ethical bleeds $500m in Q126

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical's funds under management sits at $13.57 billion, dipping by over $500 million since December as investment performance was hit by the conflict in the Middle East. But this was offset in part by the signing of a new institutional client.

Palisade acquires battery storage system in SA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Palisade Investment Partners, with the support of Aware Super and HESTA, has acquired a major batter energy storage facility in South Australia.

Foreign resident CGT discount on renewable assets takes shape

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026  |  NEWS
As part of the energy transition, Treasury is proposing a 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount for foreign residents disposing renewable assets.

Government kicks off Investor Front Door pilot projects

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The government is looking to unlock investment in Australia's fuel security, supply chain resilience and critical minerals through the Investor Front Door's first pilot programs.

Macquarie lends $191m to UK's social housing provider

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Macquarie Asset Management has financed one of UK's largest social housing providers, Places for People, with a £100 million ($191m) debt facility.

Gresham House acquires US forestry asset

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The fresh acquisition will boost Gresham House's forestry assets under management to $11.5 billion.

CEFC backs Australian Ethical's new fund with $125m

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical has launched a new fund for wholesale investors to access institutional grade private markets investments, with a cornerstone commitment of up to $125 million from CEFC.