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Hostplus related stories
Global Investor 100: Notable firms that missed the cut
Some significant investors did not appear on this year’s Global Investor 100.
An ‘existential’ performance test could threaten Aussie appetites for alts
The proposed assessment for superannuation funds has drawn criticism over its use of listed indices to benchmark the performance of unlisted assets and its unusual eight-year timeframe.
Australia’s Hostplus: China tensions have ‘ramifications’ for asset allocation
The A$49bn institution has ‘a lot of money’ invested across Chinese private equity and venture capital, PE head Neil Stanford tells delegates at a virtual conference.
Australian private equity: Down Under, but not out
Australia's private equity market has struggled to find exits and certain sectors have taken a beating from the coronavirus, but there are reasons for Australian firms to be optimistic.
Super funds suffer withdrawal symptoms
A change in the rules allowed members to withdraw almost A$16bn from their accounts in the wake of covid-19. Is the sector able to absorb the shock?
First wave of superannuation withdrawals in Australia amounts to A$4.4bn
Estimates suggest that as much as A$50bn could be withdrawn from superannuation funds.
Why Australia’s Hostplus is piling into venture capital
PEI caught up with Neil Stanford, head of PE at the A$45bn superannuation fund, to discuss its push into Aussie VC and its aversion to large domestic buyouts.
Private equity firms battle over fewer deals in Australia
Firms have completed just 20 private equity deals in the country this year, well below the 107 signed last year.
Hostplus contact information
Offices
GHD Building, 211 Victoria Square, Adelaide, 5000, AustraliaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Chris Williams | Job titleHead of Private Markets, Private Equity | LocationAdelaide, Australia | Email  ----- |
| Mr. Greg Clerk | Job titleDeputy Chief Investment Officer | LocationMelbourne, Australia | Email ------ |
| Mr. Neon Shariful | Job titleInvestments, Private Markets | LocationAdelaide, Australia | Email ----- |
| Mr. Sam Sicilia | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationMelbourne, Australia | Email ----- |
Hostplus fund commitments
Known fund commitments : 144
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager --------- | Commitment dateNov 2024 | Commitment size$285.105m | |
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