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Renewable energy, batteries, childcare, NDIS & private equity | Cameron Brownjohn

Renewable energy, batteries, childcare, NDIS & private equity | Cameron Brownjohn

Murdoch speaks with Cameron Brownjohn the CEO at Federation Asset Management about investing in mid-tier Australian private equity.

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Time to look past the perceived risks in private equity: Federation | The Inside Adviser

Time to look past the perceived risks in private equity: Federation | The Inside Adviser

Advisers may be holding back from private equity investment because they have an exaggerated view on the liquidity risks involved, but providers offer more liquidity now than ever, and smart advisers are capitalising on this.

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Investing opportunities in childcare on ausbiz

Investing opportunities in childcare on ausbiz

Cameron Brownjohn and Danielle Ecuyer discuss how private equity players are exhibiting a growing inclination towards sustainable sectors, highlighting the positive outcomes when investment meets childcare centres.

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Federation’s Synergis Fund co-winner of Impact Asset Manager of the Year award

Federation’s Synergis Fund co-winner of Impact Asset Manager of the Year award

The Impact Investing Hub has announced the Synergis Fund – a fund run by Social Ventures Australia and Federation Asset Management – as a joint winner of its Impact Asset Manager of the Year award for 2023.

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Private Equity outlook for 2024 strong, ending 2023 on a high note

Private Equity outlook for 2024 strong, ending 2023 on a high note

Despite a challenging year for broader public equity allocations in 2023, Federation stayed true to its investment principles and continued to deliver investors a strong return.

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Federation shores up its presence in social infrastructure sector

Federation shores up its presence in social infrastructure sector

Federation notes there is an estimated $10 billion of investment opportunity in the social infrastructure space.

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Dawn of a new era in energy transition as NSW’s largest battery system goes live

Dawn of a new era in energy transition as NSW’s largest battery system goes live

Federation and Edify delivers Tesla Megapack systems to power thousands of homes andbusinesses and add grid stability.

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Federation marks five years with strong returns for investors

Federation marks five years with strong returns for investors

Federation, demonstrates that private equity continues to deliver over the long-term, having built a strong five-year track record.

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Federation celebrates five years of strong returns for investors

Federation celebrates five years of strong returns for investors

Federation Celebrating five years

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Federation Asset Management sells George Clinical, delivers a strong result for investors

Federation Asset Management sells George Clinical, delivers a strong result for investors

Federation and its co-investors have announced the sale of their indirect investments in George Clinical to Hillhouse Capital.

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Federation Alternative Investments II Fund receives endorsement from MyFiduciary research house

Federation Alternative Investments II Fund receives endorsement from MyFiduciary research house

A tick for investment team, style and fund accessibility

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Renewables opportunities ‘straight down the fairway’ for super funds

Renewables opportunities ‘straight down the fairway’ for super funds

Investor Strategy News, featuring Cameron Brownjohn, discusses the low-cost capital opportunities for super funds as they are being replaced with renewable energy generation and storage.

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Private equity opportunities exist despite skittish times

Private equity opportunities exist despite skittish times

Be picky and patient. Despite the higher interest rates, inflation and fears of impending recession, it’s a good time to be a private equity investor in Australia, says Cameron Brownjohn from Federation.

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Channel 7 Riverina Report on NSW largest battery.

Channel 7 Riverina Report on NSW largest battery.

Channel 7 Riverina News covers the largest NSW battery featuring Federation Asset Management's Stephen Panizza and Edify Energy's Kris Fulton discussing the National Electricity Market.

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Federation leans in to support Special Olympics Australia

Federation leans in to support Special Olympics Australia

Federation Asset Management is pleased to support and sponsor athletes from Special Olympics Australia (SOA), ahead of Special Olympics World Games which will be held in Berlin from June 17 – 25.

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Australian PE fund lands in NZ platform

Australian PE fund lands in NZ platform

In a rare private equity offer for NZ retail investors, the Australian Federation Asset Management, has added its flagship alternatives fund to the Apex (formerly MMC) platform.

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Federation and Edify complete NSW’s biggest battery system

Federation and Edify complete NSW’s biggest battery system

Energy Source and Distribution media article featuring Federation and Edify Energy’s new major battery system in the NSW Riverina.

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NSW’s largest Battery System construction completed

NSW’s largest Battery System construction completed

Federation Asset Management Pty Ltd (Federation) and Edify Energy (Edify) haveannounced the construction completion of a major new battery system in the NSW Riverina that will be able to power 240,000 homes for two hours via the National Electricity Market (NEM).

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PFI: Windlab gets Federation backing

PFI: Windlab gets Federation backing

Federation Asset Management is seeking new funding as one of its investments moves on a major project. Windlab is looking for a financial adviser on its Queensland scheme. Written by Alexandra Dockreay

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Federation AM – Ausbiz

Federation AM – Ausbiz

Cameron Brownjohn joined Ausbiz to discuss the advantages of investing in Private Equity.

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Federation AM

Federation AM

Ann Sherry, AO and Chair of Federation discusses our approach to both protecting and growing our clients' capital in areas that matter to society.

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Federation AM – Company Overview

Federation AM – Company Overview

Federation provides a range of investments products for institutional and individual investors across real estate, infrastructure and private equity.

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Federation AM – Ausbiz

Federation AM – Ausbiz

Cameron Brownjohn joined Ausbiz to discuss the private equity opportunity set in the current macro environment.

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Federation AM – Synergis Fund

Federation AM – Synergis Fund

Jason Walter, Federation Partner, sits down with Michael Lynch, Synergis Managing Director, to discuss the portfolio and the investment strategy in further detail.

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Investors back sustainable infrastructure for pure-play energy transition

Investors back sustainable infrastructure for pure-play energy transition

Demand for unlisted sustainable real assets has seen institutions join FederationAsset Management’s Sustainable Australian Real Assets Fund (SARA)

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Follow the deals: To thrive in private equity, back a good fund manager

Follow the deals: To thrive in private equity, back a good fund manager

With private equity becoming more accessible, retail investors can now take advantage of the asymmetry-of-information and diversification benefits PE offers, while its safe-haven characteristics stand out in the uncertain macro environment.

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Why dipping into private equity is a must for ESG investors.

Why dipping into private equity is a must for ESG investors.

Private equity investments are good ESG alternatives, according to Federation’s CameronBrownjohn

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Private equity to shine as investors flock to alternatives.

Private equity to shine as investors flock to alternatives.

Private equity has the potential to offer investors a safe harbour.

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Zenith approves Federation Alternative Investments II (F2)

Zenith approves Federation Alternative Investments II (F2)

Leading investment research house Zenith Investment Partners has awarded Federation Asset Management’s private equity fund, Federation Alternative Investments II, an ‘approved’ rating, citing the high calibre and extensive experience of the firm’s principals.

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Key Themes in the Australian Energy Transition

Key Themes in the Australian Energy Transition

Stephen Panizza, Lead Partner on Renewables at Federation Asset Management, discusses the path forward on Australia's energy transition.

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Merredin Energy

Merredin Energy

Merredin Energy is an electricity generation asset fully contracted to the State of Western Australia.

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Sustainable Australian Real Assets

Sustainable Australian Real Assets

Federation’s energy transition strategy is the Sustainable Australia Real Assets trust or SARA. It provides investors the opportunity of a diversified portfolio of renewable assets, developments and technologies.

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Riverina Battery Projects

Riverina Battery Projects

Federation Asset Management and Edify energy have reached a financial close on the 150 MW/300 MWh Riverina and Darlington Point Battery Energy Storage System.

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The Inside Network’s Alternatives Symposium

The Inside Network’s Alternatives Symposium

Cameron Brownjohn from Federation Asset Management speaks with Drew Meredith at The Inside Network’s Alternatives Symposium, 23 February 2022.

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The fund making a profit and a difference

The fund making a profit and a difference

ESG (environmental, social, governance) is the latest force in investing. Federation Asset Management CEO Cameron Brownjohn tells Sean Aylmer it’s not solely about doing the right thing for the world, it’s also the key to making a profit.

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Renewables: Why Australia, why now?

Renewables: Why Australia, why now?

COP26 is over. So now what? In “Why Australia, why now” we give pragmatic consideration to the prospects for renewables investment in Australia.

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Federation, BlackRock link up for childcare

Federation, BlackRock link up for childcare

Federation Asset Management has struck a joint venture with a private fund managed by BlackRock to invest in childcare real estate in Australian.

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Federation Asset Management raising for second fund

Federation Asset Management raising for second fund

Federation is pleased to announce the launch of Federation Alternative Investments II, or F2.

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A look into Federation Asset Management’s Education REIT

A look into Federation Asset Management’s Education REIT

Jason Walter overviews Sentinel, which buys and builds childcare education real estate in Australia.

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Why invest in Australian Renewables now

Why invest in Australian Renewables now

Stephen Panizza addresses why now is an excellent opportunity to invest into Australia’s transition to green energy.

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Federation portfolio company, Sendle

Federation portfolio company, Sendle

Federation’s Neil Brown chats with Eva Ross from Sendle.

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Launch: Sustainable Australian Real Asset Trust (SARA)

Launch: Sustainable Australian Real Asset Trust (SARA)

Federation Asset Management is pleased to announce the launch of the Sustainable Australian Real Asset Trust (SARA).

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Reducing Investment Risk in Private Equity Structuring

Reducing Investment Risk in Private Equity Structuring

In the second of Federation Asset Management’s Masterclass series, you are invited to a rare behind the scenes tour with Neil Brown, Head of Private Equity at Federation AM.

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Renewables Masterclass: Balancing Risk and Reward

Renewables Masterclass: Balancing Risk and Reward

A rare opportunity to sit at the table with the decision makers and hear what goes on behind the scenes in portfolio construction in this exciting asset class.

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Australian Private Capital Market Overview

Australian Private Capital Market Overview

This comprehensive industry report covers activity data on funds, deals, and capital flows across the private equity, venture capital, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure & natural resources sectors in Australia.

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Update on acquisitions of ASX-listed renewables developers

Update on acquisitions of ASX-listed renewables developers

The acquisition of another publically listed renewable energy developer, Windlab, passed an important milestone last week after shareholders overwhelmingly voted in support of the deal.

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Selecting investments and protecting capital

Selecting investments and protecting capital

CEO, Cameron Brownjohn, says the team has been able to generate returns of 23% per annum since 2011 based on investments that we have exited.

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Mission to tackle major global health challenges

Mission to tackle major global health challenges

Federation Asset Management invests in George Health Enterprises. $53 million cash injection from Australian investors - one of the country’s largest-ever private-public health partnership.

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Execution of scheme implementation agreement

Execution of scheme implementation agreement

Windlab is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Agreement with Wind Acquisition 1 Pty Ltd and Squadron Wind Energy Development Pty Ltd.

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Largest shareholder in Windlab

Largest shareholder in Windlab

Federation Asset Management today announced that it has agreed to acquire an 18.4 per cent interest in Windlab Limited.

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Federation Asset Management Launches next capital raising

Federation Asset Management Launches next capital raising

Federation Asset Management today announced the launch of its next capital raising.

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Sendle raises $20M in Series B funding round

Sendle raises $20M in Series B funding round

Sendle raises $20M in Series B funding round to fuel growth and exploration of international markets. Lead investor, Federation Asset Management, backs Sendle as one of its first investments.

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RateSetter 

RateSetter 

Leading marketplace lender RateSetter raises $17 million in new funding to continue strong growth in consumer lending.

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Open for business

Open for business

Australia’s newest asset manager, Federation, today unveiled its senior investment team and launched a strategy that will provide investors with access to attractive asset classes they have historically been unable to access.

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