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AustralianSuper taps new European investment headAustralia’s biggest super fund has recruited an investment veteran to boost its European investments.
Quadrant expects another ‘one-and-done’ on ninth fundThe Sydney-based mid-market firm expects to hold a final close on more than $760m by the end of the year, Private Equity International has learned.
AustralianSuper to trim PE exposure over talent issueThe Melbourne-based pension is planning to shift its focus from private equity to more direct investments in property and infrastructure, according to Ian Silk, chief executive at AustralianSuper.
- Australian super funds eye direct deals
With Australia’s shrinking GP base and tighter regulation on fees, superannuation funds are increasing exposure to direct deals, according to Willis Towers Watson's director of manager research for Australia.
- Super responsible
First Super’s private equity review seems dramatic; it may not be.
- IFM Investors bags stake in fashion brand Colette
Capital from the Melbourne-based firm will be used to expand the handbag and accessories retailer in Australia and overseas markets.
Australia's Endeavour Energy attracts at least three indicative offers: ReutersAustralian state-owned power grid Endeavour Energy has attracted indicative offers from at least three bidding groups comprised of local and foreign investors, sources told Reuters. A majority stake in the utility is expected to fetch at least A$4 billion (US$3.07 billion). The bidders are said by sources to be Macquarie Group, which has teamed up with Canada's British Columbia Investment Management Corp, a consortium led by Queensland Investment Corp that includes Canada's Borealis Infrastructure, and a consortium led by Hastings Funds Management that includes Canada's Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
- AustralianSuper opens London investment office
The Melbourne-based pension giant currently employs two investment professionals in London with expertise in real estate and infrastructure.
- Aussie life science venture firm Brandon Capital opens U.S. office
Australian life science venture firm Brandon Capital Partners has opened a new office in Palo Alto, California. J. Leighton Read has joined the firm as a venture partner and will head the Palo Alto office.
- Auspherix raises $9.2 mln
Auspherix Limited (UK) has raised £6 million (US$9.2 million) in a Series A venture financing. Imperial Innovations plc led the round alongside Australian founding investor the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund. Stevenage, United Kingdom-based Auspherix is an an early stage anti-infectives company.