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Funds look to affordable housing as commercial property faces headwinds

Funds allocating to this area are finding that some forms of social housing investment helps stabilise portfolios as retail and commercial property face uncertainty.

Ben HurleyOctober 14, 2020

Newly privatised NSW Lands to develop IT and data products

The consortium that bagged NSW Land and Property Information for $2.6 billion plans to invest in technology and roll out a range of new products to improve profitability.

Dan PurvesApril 13, 2017

First State Super catches up on infrastructure

First State Super is using its scale to directly invest in complex infrastructure deals that are out of the reach of other investors in a crowded market. Damian Webb, head of income and real assets at First State Super, told delegates at the Conexus Financial Private Assets conference in Melbourne how the fund has grown […]

David RowleyMarch 5, 2015

Investment Strategy

First State Super no longer a traditional investor

First State Super will see its internal investment team rise from 12 to around 22 people over the next six months as part of a push for a more dynamic approach to opportunities. The broader internal expertise is intended to help make smarter decisions on strategic asset allocation and in the choice of fund managers, […]

David RowleyDecember 9, 2013