Future Fund

Fixed Income and Credit Forum

The Future Fund: Credit is not a defensive asset

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund is seeking to raise the value of its credit portfolio by increasing exposure to direct lending and emerging market debt and shifting away from traditional fixed income assets.

Elizabeth FrySeptember 2, 2019

Investment Strategy

Future Fund returns 11.5 per cent: Assets rise to $162 billion

Despite volatile conditions, Australia’s sovereign wealth fund has delivered a strong annual return of 11.5 per cent as its assets climbed to $162.5 billion at the end of the financial year.

Elizabeth FryAugust 28, 2019

People Moves

TCorp snares CBA’s head of debt markets

TCorp has hired Simon Ling as its general manager of financial markets thus completing an internal overhaul of its financing team.

Elizabeth FryMay 15, 2019

Private Equity

Super should contribute more to private equity

Private capital investment is key to creating a productive and innovative economy, says AIC chief, Yasser El-Ansary.

Yasser El-AnsaryMay 15, 2019

Investment Strategy

Future Fund appoints third deputy CIO

The Future Fund has appointed Sue Brake to the role of deputy CIO, portfolio strategy as part of a revamp of the $145 billion sovereign wealth fund’s investment team.

Elizabeth FryApril 1, 2019