Curated news across firms, funds and deals — updated as our analysts add it.
Jul ’26 was the most active month with 32 tracked items. Leadership leads this view (13 of 30).
ART committed an additional A$500 million to India's NIIF, taking its total India exposure across asset classes to A$3.3 billion.
AustralianSuper announced a further A$500 million investment in India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, taking overall India allocations across asset classes to A$3.3 billion.
ART's High Growth option delivered 10.07% p.a. over the 10 years to 30 June 2026 and 9.21% for FY2026.
AustralianSuper reported that it manages more than A$430 billion for more than 3.6 million members following FY2026 growth.
AustralianSuper reported 9.77% for its Balanced option and 11.58% for High Growth for FY2026. Unlisted assets, led by private credit and private equity, contributed meaningfully to returns.
ART reported more than A$1.2 billion of new infrastructure commitments during the June quarter, including investments in Applied Digital, Rio Grande LNG, and Court Square; with additional private equity, property and alternative investments.
ART reported more than A$1.2 billion of new infrastructure commitments during the June quarter and additional private equity, property and alternative investments.
Shaun Manuell was appointed CIO effective 01 July 2026, having previously served as Head of Australian Equities for 13 years, overseeing growth in internally managed Australian equities from $1 billion to more than $100 billion.
Barbara Ginet was appointed Head of Treasury, Europe, strengthening European liquidity, funding and balance sheet capabilities.
ART announced its largest annual investment in Australian property, with A$3 billion invested over 12 months across six local funds and direct/strategic property investments, including QIC, Mirvac, Dexus, and M.H. Carnegie.
ART announced its largest annual investment in Australian property, with A$3 billion invested over 12 months across six local funds and direct/strategic property investments.
AustralianSuper appointed Shaun Manuell as CIO, effective 01 July 2026, succeeding Mark Delaney. Manuell previously led Australian Equities for 13 years.
Mark Gray joined the ART Board and Grant Smith was appointed adviser to the Investment and Valuation Oversight Committees as part of governance succession planning.
Sarah Carney was appointed AustralianSuper's first Head of AI and Automation, strengthening the Fund's enterprise technology and investment support capabilities.
ART disclosed that more than A$1.7 billion had already been committed toward its A$2 billion 2030 impact investment target.
ART was named Fund Manager of the Year – Superannuation at the 2026 Morningstar Awards.
Maria Toneva was appointed Head of Fundamental Equity Research in London as AustralianSuper continued building its internally managed global equities capability.
AustralianSuper reported that it had added 11 high-quality GP relationships during 2025, expanding future investment opportunities.
ART announced investment supporting additional social and affordable housing in Queensland, including 92 new homes in Brisbane.
ART agreed to acquire a 19.9% stake in Westfield Sydney for A$864 million.
ART invested in the A$1.7 billion LIV Mirvac Fund, representing its first direct investment into the domestic build-to-rent sector.
Long-standing CIO and Deputy CEO Mark Delaney announced his retirement after 25 years. He remained CIO through 30 June 2026.
AustralianSuper completed its first acquisition for its new UK Living Platform, acquiring six student housing assets with 1,616 beds across six UK cities.
AustralianSuper announced senior investment appointments including Bob Debi Tawari as Head of International Equity Portfolio and Alexandre Bretti as Senior Investment Director, European Private Credit.
ART announced leadership changes, including the appointment of Kathy Vincent as CEO.
ART announced a target to deploy at least A$2 billion by 2030 into investments seeking measurable positive social or environmental outcomes alongside financial returns.
Eneasz Kadziela joined in July 2025 from New York City Retirement Systems and focuses on GP relationships and private capital opportunities in North America.
Alexandre Bretz joined in 2025 to support AustralianSuper's expansion into European private credit, bringing approximately 20 years of real assets debt experience.
Emma Halley was appointed in 2025 after joining from Aviva Investors, responsible for shaping asset allocation and risk-adjusted return strategies across the global portfolio.
Paul Schroder has been CEO since 01 October 2021, responsible for leadership and strategic development of AustralianSuper. He joined the Fund in 2007 and previously held senior roles including Group Executive Membership, Product/Brand/Reputation and Chief Risk Officer.