Australian Investment Council

Australia-focused private capital assets under management (AUM) have more than doubled in the last five years, reaching $65 billion in December 2023. In absolute terms, dry powder has also seen significant growth, with $18.4 billion currently available for investment into Australian businesses by private capital. Meanwhile, we have seen fluctuations in the level of dry powder as a percentage of AUM, peaking at over 38% in December 2019 before decreasing to 28% by December 2023. For more data, research and insights visit: https://lnkd.in/gbDVsTnH #InvestmentCouncilAU #DryPowder #AssetsUnderManagement

It has been a week of lively discussion and expert insights at our three-day private capital deep dive in Sydney. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Foundations of Private Capital course, one of our flagship professional development offerings, specially tailored for early-career investment professionals. Find out what's coming up next on our professional development calendar here: https://lnkd.in/gwm3GqPE #InvestmentCouncilAU

Family offices have emerged as the fastest growing proportion of private capital investors, increasing from 7% to 36% in the four years to December 2023. The number of active Australia-based family offices is eight times higher than four years ago, data from Preqin shows.    Meanwhile, the proportion of superannuation funds as private capital investors has more than halved, dropping from 47% to 20% over the same period. This decline is potentially due to a trend of mergers between superannuation funds and their need to invest at scale.    Government agencies, insurance companies, banks, endowment plans, fund of funds, and other limited partners have remained relatively consistent during this time. For more data, research and insights visit:    https://lnkd.in/gxdh2ffK   #InvestmentCouncilAU 

"Australia is a hidden gem, particularly for international investors" - Australian Investment Council CEO Navleen Prasad discusses opportunities in Australia for foreign investors, as well as current trends in the private capital sector, in this video from the recent SuperReturns Asia conference in Singapore. Watch the video update here: https://lnkd.in/gX77aGfQ #InvestmentCouncilAU

ARTICLE (member log-in required): ASIC recently handed down a record $12.9 million penalty against Vanguard for greenwashing.   This article - written exclusively for Australian Investment Council members by Allens - explores the key issues in this case and also how PE and VC members can mitigate their risk of greenwashing. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/grWym_7S

ARTICLE: As many organisations prepare for the introduction of mandatory climate and sustainability reporting laws, and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) issues move ever higher up the agenda, here's a first hand account and some key takeaways from Australian Investment Council’s recent Principles of ESG course in Sydney: https://lnkd.in/g3qVg47R EVENT: Find out about the implications for the private capital sector of mandatory climate reporting at our webinar on 6 November: https://lnkd.in/gbSh9-fu #InvestmentCouncilAU

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Female Founders event in Melbourne yesterday evening. It was an inspiring gathering of founders, investors and industry leaders, with an engaging conversation from our panellists: * Liesl H., CEO & Co-Founder, Gapdrone * Nikki Tugano, MAPPCP, CEO & Founder, SeenCulture * Amanda Price, Head of High Growth Ventures, KPMG * Daniel Ervin, Director, Transaction Services & Deal Analytics, KPMG. Thank you also to our event hosts KPMG Australia. Find out what is coming up next on our events calendar here: https://lnkd.in/gPP-zEHs #InvestmentCouncilAU

We were pleased to partner with WTW for a breakfast event yesterday, discussing the rise of people risk and ways to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment. The in-depth discussion of Australia's evolving workplace regulations and compliance landscape featured WTW's Melodi James - Employee Relations Services Lead, and Anna Klease - National Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager. The event was opened by Sarah Pendred - WTW's Head of Due Diligence and Private Equity. Find out what events are coming up next here: https://lnkd.in/g-zJZZ7U #InvestmentCouncilAU

Join us at our inaugural Australian Innovation Investment Day for a showcase of the power of private capital in driving innovation and growth.   To be held at Parliament House, Canberra on 18 November, connect with industry leaders, explore investment opportunities, and gain insights into the future of Australian business. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g8Y2M8PR #InvestmentCouncilAU

We have just announced our panel of speakers for the next Female Founders event – a gathering of founders, investors and industry leaders, to be held in Melbourne on 8 October. Join us for what promises to be an insightful and inspiring conversation with our panellists: - Liesl H. CEO & Founder, Gapdrone  - Nikki Tugano, MAPPCP, CEO & Founder, SeenCulture  - Amanda Price, Head of High Growth Ventures, KPMG  - Daniel Ervin, Director, Transaction Services & Deal Analytics, KPMG. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gxmW3PhM #InvestmentCouncilAU