Private Capital Investment Opportunities Surge During Economic Downturns, Says AustralianSuper Chief Investor

NEW YORK – The Chief Investment Officer of AustralianSuper, Mark Delaney, spoke in an interview with Bloomberg in New York about the optimal timing for deploying private capital. According to Delaney, the best time to invest in private equity funds is during challenging financial periods. Delaney’s remarks come as AustralianSuper recently inaugurated a new office in Manhattan, a move that signals the fund’s commitment to expanding its presence in the United States. The opening event …

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AustralianSuper to Nearly Double Private Equity Assets Amid Increased Deal Activity

Melbourne, Australia – AustralianSuper, the largest pension fund in the country, has announced plans to significantly increase its private equity assets in the coming years. This decision comes as the market sees a resurgence in deals, following a period of stagnation due to rising borrowing costs. With assets totaling A$330 billion ($215 billion), AustralianSuper aims to raise its private equity allocation from the current 5% to as high as 9% of its portfolio. Chief Investment …

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