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VENTURE CAPITAL
Haast Secures Series A Funding
A strong milestone for the Aura Ventures portfolio, reflecting growing demand for practical AI-enabled solutions across enterprise compliance.
Eric Chan
Apr 24, 2026
PRIVATE WEALTH
Monthly Forex Outlook - April 2026
Global markets are reeling from the US-Israel-Iran war, with surging energy prices, weakening currencies, and growing recession fears dominating the...
Tong Hoe Sng
Apr 9, 2026
SINGAPORE
Jamie Burgmann joins Aura Group as the Director of Private Wealth
Jamie brings over 15 years of experience advising private clients across both Australia and Singapore
Aura News
Mar 31, 2026
VENTURE CAPITAL
Venture Capital Is Not a Universal Playbook
Understanding how venture strategies differ across ecosystems.
Eric Chan
Mar 20, 2026
VENTURE CAPITAL
Market reset meets the AI platform shift – what this means for future venture capital vintages
When market discipline meets a major technology shift, ventures’ most powerful vintages often emerge.
Sabrina Zeng
Mar 20, 2026
Property Credit
Aura’s Latest Real Estate Credit Strategy Available via the Netwealth Platform
Aura’s Latest Real Estate Credit Strategy Available via the Netwealth Platform
Aura News
Mar 17, 2026
PRIVATE WEALTH
Monthly Forex Outlook - March 2026
Escalating US and Israeli strikes on Iran have rattled global markets, amplifying geopolitical and economic uncertainty into 2026 amid tariff...
Tong Hoe Sng
Mar 4, 2026
PRIVATE WEALTH
Monthly Forex Outlook - February 2026
As 2026 unfolds, amid greater global uncertainties than in previous years, means success should come to those who fuse mastery of power geopolitics,...
Tong Hoe Sng
Feb 6, 2026
PRIVATE WEALTH
Monthly Forex Outlook - January 2026
2025 was a relatively tumultuous year. A re-ordering of the rules of trade, on top of transformational change in technology, demographics and...
Tong Hoe Sng
Jan 9, 2026
PRIVATE WEALTH
Monthly Forex Outlook - December 2025
Early 2025 saw US President Trump, upending the global decades old trading, geopolitical and financial systems.
Tong Hoe Sng
Dec 4, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
The Pendulum of Risk: Why Good Markets Create Bad Habits
Investing has never been solely about numbers, models, or access to information. It has always been, at its core, about human behaviour.
Eric Chan
Dec 3, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
The AI Way
Venture capital - may offer one of the rare asymmetric levers left in your toolkit.
Mark Esterhuizen
Nov 11, 2025
PRIVATE WEALTH
Monthly Forex Outlook - November 2025
“Global risk sentiment improved following encouraging signals from preliminary talks between US and Chinese officials”. Financial markets have been...
Tong Hoe Sng
Nov 5, 2025
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura Private Credit – Business Update - November 2025
ASIC’s latest private credit reviews outline higher expectations for transparency, governance, valuation, liquidity and credit-risk management as the...
Brett Craig
Nov 5, 2025
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
The Modern Wealth Challenge
Aura Private Wealth empowers families to protect and grow their legacy from Singapore’s premier wealth hub.
Calvin Ng
Nov 5, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
The Illusion of Prosperity: Why Now Is the Moment to Invest in the AI Way
The numbers look strong, but the foundations are shifting. Beneath record markets and upbeat GDP lies a structural illusion — an economy propped up...
Mark Esterhuizen
Nov 5, 2025
PRIVATE WEALTH
Monthly Forex Outlook - October 2025
Global risk sentiment held steady as financial markets chose to ignore the third US Government shutdown under President Trump’s watch.
Tong Hoe Sng
Oct 8, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
Isaacus: The AWS for Legal AI
Every generation of technology has its defining infrastructure.
Mark Esterhuizen
Sep 30, 2025
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Our people. Our investors. Our IPO.
Preparing Aura for a listing on the ASX within the next 12–24 months
Calvin Ng
Sep 30, 2025
Understanding Australia’s “Missing Middle” in Real Estate Credit
The missing middle refers to small-to-mid-sized property developments that sit between the individual investor and the large-scale institutional...
Stanley Hsieh
Sep 30, 2025
PRIVATE EQUITY
Investing in Australia’s Healthcare Future
Healthcare is not just big in dollars, it is big in people too. As of July 2025, the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector employed 1.31 million...
Shane Shi
Sep 30, 2025
PRIVATE EQUITY
Much Ado About IRRs:
A Highly Misunderstood Metric And Why Its Flaws Matter Less In Emerging Southeast Asian Markets
Nicholas Tan
Sep 30, 2025
PRIVATE EQUITY
Aura Group Appoints Advisers to Explore ASX Listing
Aura Group is evaluating a potential listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) within the next 12–24 months
Aura News
Sep 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
Aura Group Welcomes Jason Coggins to Advisory Board
Jason Coggins has joined the Aura Group Advisory Board
Aura News
Sep 16, 2025
PRIVATE WEALTH
Monthly Forex Outlook - September 2025
September is historically the most volatile month for equities and by extension financial markets.
Tong Hoe Sng
Sep 3, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
The unspoken truth of funds management
The funds management industry is undergoing a profound transition.
Eric Chan
Aug 28, 2025
PRIVATE EQUITY
Aura Private Equity backs landmark consolidation in workplace health
Australia Vaccine Services (AVS), a portfolio company of Aura Private Equity, has completed the acquisition of Medimobile, one of Australia’s largest...
Aura News
Aug 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
CryptoKnights and BetterX Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Crypto Education to APAC Audiences
CryptoKnights and BetterX, the next-generation digital assets platform, today announced a joint partnership
Aura News
Aug 22, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 22 August 2025
Australia’s Productivity Challenge: The Commission’s Objectives and Emerging Outcomes
Brett Craig
Aug 22, 2025
PRIVATE EQUITY
Aura Private Equity arranges Secondary Sale of LP Interest in Inspire Brands Asia
Sydney, Australia – 30/7/25
Aura News
Aug 18, 2025
SINGAPORE
Monthly Forex Outlook – August 2025
Weak US labour data, rising trade tensions, and potential Fed rate cuts are shaping a volatile global economic and market outlook.
Tong Hoe Sng
Aug 7, 2025
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
From Curiosity to Conviction: Bitcoin’s Journey to Strategic Allocation
From Bitcoin’s early promise to institutional adoption, here’s how crypto evolved from fringe curiosity to financial infrastructure.
Calvin Ng
Jul 30, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
Australia Leads the World in Unicorn Creation per Dollar Invested
Australia is now number one globally when it comes to unicorn creation per dollar invested, far ahead of the US, UK and China
Mark Esterhuizen
Jul 29, 2025
FAMILY OFFICE
The Quiet Shift in Global Fund Structuring: Why Singapore’s VCC Is Gaining Ground
Why Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) is quietly reshaping global fund structuring for modern investors across Asia-Pacific.
Tong Hoe Sng
Jul 29, 2025
SINGAPORE
Rethinking Fixed Income: The Rise of Private Credit in Singapore
Explore the growing role of private credit in Singapore’s investment portfolios, offering resilience, yield, and diversification
Esther Tan
Jul 28, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 25 July 2025
Meeting takeaways from RBA Board Minutes July 7–8, 2025 (minutes published July 22)
Brett Craig
Jul 25, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 18 July 2025
Australia's job market weakens with rising unemployment, minimal job growth, and increased underemployment rates
Jack Remond
Jul 18, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 11 July 2025
Business conditions improved in June 2025, with rising confidence, investment, and easing inflation supporting growth
Jack Remond
Jul 11, 2025
Australia
Navigating FY2026: Strategic Outlook for Aura Private Credit
The Australian economy faces key economic shifts, from interest rate changes to global risks, impacting growth and business conditions
Brett Craig
Jul 4, 2025
SINGAPORE
Global Forex and Macro Outlook – July 2025
Markets are entering the month braced for tariff expiry, oil swings, central bank signals and S&P record peaks
Tong Hoe Sng
Jul 2, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 27 June 2025
Australia's inflation eases, but global risks may delay RBA rate cuts despite market expectations for easing
Jack Remond
Jun 27, 2025
SINGAPORE
Safe Haven
How global conflicts shift capital flows: what outperforms, where money moves, and how new safe havens are seen.
Calvin Ng
Jun 26, 2025
SINGAPORE
Tweaking the classic 60/40 model
The impact of inflation, higher interest rates, uncertainties and geopolitical disruptions, have put the classic 60/40 allocation model under...
Tong Hoe Sng
Jun 24, 2025
SINGAPORE
Cynthia Koh joins Aura Group as Risk & Compliance Manager
Cynthia Koh joins Aura Group as Risk & Compliance Manager, bringing 20+ years of expertise to strengthen Southeast Asia and APAC operations
Aura News
Jun 24, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
The $3 million super tax and SMSF portfolio diversification
How venture capital is being reconsidered as part of a diversified approach in a shifting regulatory environment
Mark Esterhuizen
Jun 24, 2025
Australia
Investor evening at Sydney Opera House highlights risk management insights
An exclusive evening at the Sydney Opera House with insights from a special guest speaker on risk management
Jack Remond
Jun 20, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 20 June 2025
ABS labour force data for May 2025 reflects a resilient but moderating labour market
Jack Remond
Jun 19, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 13 June 2025
NAB Monthly Business Survey: weak retail, flat employment, and modest confidence gains despite recent RBA rate cuts
Jack Remond
Jun 13, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 6 June 2025
Australia's Gross Domestic Product grew by a modest 0.2% in the March 2025 quarter, a down from the 0.6% growth recorded in the December 2024 qtr.
Jack Remond
Jun 6, 2025
SINGAPORE
Southeast Asia Economic Update 1Q 2025
Southeast Asia grows steadily in 1Q 2025 despite global trade headwinds
Aura Private Equity
Jun 5, 2025
SINGAPORE
Aura Global Insights, 04 Jun 2025
Fiscal concerns, credit downgrades, and policy shifts weigh on investor confidence and economic outlook
Tong Hoe Sng
Jun 4, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 30 May 2025
Australia's inflation holds steady at 2.4%, with core inflation rising to 2.8%. The RBA remains cautious, focusing on global risks and price pressures
Natalie Kolenda
May 30, 2025
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura Private Credit Income Fund Maintains ‘Very Strong’ Rating from Foresight Analytics
APCIF from Aura Group continues to be rated 'very strong' by Foresight Analytics
Aura News
May 29, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 23 May 2025
RBA cuts rate to 3.85% as inflation eases, signaling readiness for further easing to support the Australian economy amid global uncertainties
Jack Remond
May 23, 2025
Australia
Nathan Harris Appointed COO
Aura Group announces appointment of Nathan Harris to Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Plews
May 21, 2025
SINGAPORE
Why SEA Is Not China
As China’s era of hypergrowth slows, investors say Southeast Asia is the next China. But the idea SEA will follow China’s economic trajectory is...
Calvin Ng
May 21, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
Will Agentic AI Replace SaaS? Unlikely, But It’s Already Reshaping the Venture Landscape
Agentic AI is redefining SaaS. Startups like Haast are leading with AI-native tools, transforming how enterprise software is built, used, and scaled.
Eric Chan
May 21, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 16 May 2025
NAB business survey and April labour force: softer conditions, declining profitability, and cautious sentiment
Jack Remond
May 16, 2025
Australia
Post-Election Market Update: Private Credit Positioned to Support Businesses Amid Lower Rates and Political Clarity
Political clarity and easing rates boost demand for private credit, opening funding access and growth opportunities beyond traditional banks.
Brett Craig
May 11, 2025
Australia
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 2 May 2025
March Quarter CPI. A quick look at what is driving CPI figures in Australia
Jack Remond
May 1, 2025
PRIVATE CREDIT
Ongoing Economic Uncertainty
Global growth is expected to decline due to a long period of “prolonged and unprecedented shocks.”
Natalie Kolenda
Apr 24, 2025
SINGAPORE
Why Private Credit Is Poised to Shine Amid Market Volatility, Trade Wars, Tariffs and Turmoil
With Trump's trade war rhetoric dominating the headlines recently, markets are reacting not just to interest rates and inflation but to renewed...
Brett Craig
Apr 22, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
Mark Esterhuizen: Driving Billion-Dollar Marketplaces and Rapid Venture Growth
Mark’s work is best illustrated during his tenure at one of Australia’s and APAC’s fastest-growing food e-commerce and supply chain technology...
Aura News
Apr 8, 2025
SINGAPORE
Act of War: Tariffs 101 and Why This Time It’s Different
The Trump administration believes tariffs are a powerful negotiating weapon and a route to economic independence.
Calvin Ng
Apr 7, 2025
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Group, Venture Capital, and a Success Story in Smarter Retail Logistics
The retail logistics sector has undergone a major transformation, driven by AI-driven fulfilment, real-time data, and automation.
Aura News
Mar 13, 2025
Australia
How SMSF Investors Can Reduce Market Volatility Risk with AGEF
Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) portfolios lack the diversification and risk management strategies available to institutional investors. The Aura...
Aura News
Mar 12, 2025
SINGAPORE
Confirmation Bias
Understanding how Kahneman’s two-system model contributes to confirmation bias could help investors avoid costly mistakes and make more objective...
Calvin Ng
Feb 28, 2025
SINGAPORE
Aura Private Equity Leads $28.5M Investment into Global Incentive Solutions
Aura Private Equity announces a AU$28.5 million (US$18 million) investment into Global Incentive Solutions, the parent company of Giftaway.
Aura News
Feb 13, 2025
Australia
2025 Market Outlook: Embracing Change and Unlocking Opportunities
We believe that seeking relative value across markets and different asset classes will provide more stable risk adjusted returns for investors.
Ainsley Lee
Feb 4, 2025
SINGAPORE
DeepSeek: Why It's Important — in Layman's Terms
So, is DeepSeek just another AI model, or does it offer something truly different?
Calvin Ng
Feb 3, 2025
SINGAPORE
The Big Three — AI, Private Credit, and Crypto in 2025
2024 has been a massive year for the investment world, with trends like AI, private credit, and blockchain taking centre stage.
Calvin Ng
Dec 23, 2024
FAMILY OFFICE
The Family Charter: Blueprinting Wealth and Legacy for Generations
Family offices sit at the intersection of wealth and legacy. But without a clear framework, even the most successful families can struggle to manage...
Darryl Allan Tom
Dec 20, 2024
SINGAPORE
Blending Traditional and Behavioural Finance for Smarter Investment Strategies
For decades, the world of finance has been guided by traditional theories built on the belief in rational decision-making, perfect information, and...
Nicholas Teo
Dec 20, 2024
FAMILY OFFICE
Family Offices and Their Interest in Private Equity Investments
In 2024, notable portfolio reallocations were observed from cash to fixed income, as well as to public equity and PE, with 43% of family offices...
Andrew Nai
Dec 20, 2024
Australia
Partnering for Growth: Mina Rafla’s Contribution to Australia’s Financial Sector
Aura Group has announced the appointment of Mina Rafla as Associate Director in its Private Credit team.
Aura News
Dec 20, 2024
Australia
Future Focus: Insights from SXSW Sydney That Will Shape Investment Trends
As SXSW Sydney wrapped up its second year, it left behind a wealth of insights for those navigating the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Aura News
Nov 28, 2024
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Eyes on the Horizon, Heads Down in Focus: 2024 Year in Review
Aura Group remained heads down in our mission, to drive meaningful progress for our investors, team, and portfolio.
Calvin Ng
Nov 27, 2024
Australia
Australian Private Credit: Opportunities and Risks in a Growing Market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently assessed the Australian private credit market, noting promising growth indicators.
Jack Remond
Nov 20, 2024
Australia
Ainsley Lee's Risk-First Approach: Outperforming Australian Equities for Over a Decade
Ainsley Lee's approach to investment is characterised by a laser focus on risk management and capital preservation.
Aura News
Nov 7, 2024
SINGAPORE
Is Illiquidity a Boon or a Bane for Investment Portfolios?
What products are typically considered to be illiquid? Examples often cited are private credit, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and some...
Tong Hoe Sng
Nov 4, 2024
Australia
Seven Years of Success: Aura Group’s Private Credit Strategy for Consistent Returns
Since its inception, Aura Private Credit has focused on addressing two significant market needs: providing capital to Australian businesses and...
Aura News
Nov 4, 2024
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Implications of the 2024 US Election — Macro, FX, Private Markets and Crypto
As we approach the 2024 US Presidential election, the stakes have never been higher, with potential outcomes that could significantly shape the...
Calvin Ng
Nov 4, 2024
VENTURE CAPITAL
Supercharging SaaS: Key Insights on Scaling in a Competitive Market
In a thriving SaaS landscape, success requires more than innovation—it demands strategic growth, effective fundraising, and operational excellence.
Aura News
Oct 30, 2024
SINGAPORE
Australian Private Credit Poised for Expansion: Brian Ho Unveils Key Drivers at Singapore Symposium
Brian Ho, Associate Director at Aura Private Credit, shared insights on the burgeoning potential of Australian private credit markets during his...
Aura News
Oct 7, 2024
FAMILY OFFICE
Building a Lasting Legacy: How Family Offices Can Engage the Next Generation of Investors
Family dynamics play a crucial role in ensuring that wealth is successfully transferred and preserved across generations.
Calvin Ng
Oct 4, 2024
SINGAPORE
Fed Rate Cut—Sharpened Landscape for Private Equity or Another Foil?
The US Federal Open Market Committee slashed the Federal Reserve funds target by 50 basis points (bps) to 4.75%–5.00% in what appears to be the...
Nicholas Tan
Oct 4, 2024
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Ventures Achieves its Third Exit in the Last 12 Months
We're excited to announce the signing of a share purchase agreement by Aura Ventures for its investment in Integrated Portfolio Solutions. The...
Aura News
Sep 6, 2024
Australia
From Nascent to Necessary: Reflections on Seven Years in Private Credit
Seven years ago, the Aura’s Private Credit Income Strategy was born out of a vision that had been brewing in my mind for years. I had observed two...
Brett Craig
Sep 6, 2024
Australia
New Hire will be Instrumental in Driving Aura’s Growth
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dan Annan as our new Distribution Director. With a career spanning over two decades in the financial...
Aura News
Sep 5, 2024
SINGAPORE
Alison Miller Honoured with 2024 Influential Businesswoman Award
Alison Miller, Compliance and Training Manager at Aura Group, has been recognised by Acquisition International as the 2024 Financial Services...
Aura News
Sep 2, 2024
VENTURE CAPITAL
Why We Invested in the Next ‘Canva for 3D’
Throughout the history of computing, the pursuit of realism has been a key driving force. In the early days, graphics processing capabilities were...
Eric Chan
Jul 30, 2024
SINGAPORE
Effective Use of Portfolio Management Strategies
When it comes to managing your investments, choosing the right strategy can make all the difference. Two popular approaches are objective-based and...
Nicholas Teo
Jul 30, 2024
Australia
Aura Group Welcomes Sofia Spice to Aura Private Credit
Aura Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Sofia Spice as the Executive Assistant to the Aura Private Credit team.
Aura News
Jul 22, 2024
SINGAPORE
Aura Group Doubles Wealth Management Team with Strategic New Hires
We're proud to announce the expansion of the Aura Private Wealth team in Singapore, with the addition of five highly experienced professionals in...
Aura News
Jul 19, 2024
VENTURE CAPITAL
The Appeal of Singapore Variable Capital Companies
The Variable Capital Company (VCC) is a relatively new corporate structure introduced in Singapore in 2020, designed specifically for investment...
Calvin Ng
Jun 30, 2024
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Outliers — Australia, Truly Lucky?
Often referred to as the "Lucky Country," Australia stands out globally for its remarkable economic prosperity and sporting prowess.
Calvin Ng
Jun 28, 2024
Australia
Aura Group welcomes Jack Remond as Analyst for the Private Credit team
We are pleased to welcome Jack Remond to Aura Group as a private credit analyst. In his new role, Jack will be responsible for managing monthly...
Aura News
Jun 24, 2024
SINGAPORE
Aura Group welcomes Yvonne Tan to the Aura Private Wealth team
Yvonne Tan has been appointed as Director and Private Wealth Advisor of the Aura Private Wealth team in Singapore. With over 20 years of experience...
Aura News
Jun 21, 2024
Australia
Elijah Su'a Joins Aura Group as Quantitative Researcher
We’re excited to introduce Elijah Su'a as a Quantitative Researcher at Aura Group, specialising in financial modelling, machine learning, and...
Aura News
Jun 2, 2024
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Group welcomes Sabrina Zeng as Corporate Development Manager
We’re excited to share the appointment of Sabrina Zeng as the new Corporate Development Manager at Aura Ventures. Sabrina brings a wealth of...
Aura News
May 31, 2024
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Understanding Asymmetric Return Investing
Asymmetric return investing has gained attention for its potential to deliver substantial returns while mitigating downside risks. This approach...
Calvin Ng
May 31, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Spark's Transformation to Profit-for-Purpose
The handing back of Aura Group's stake in Spark Financial Group to solidify its transition to a profit-for-purpose organisation is a significant...
Aura News
Apr 30, 2024
SINGAPORE
Aura Group Has Been Recognised as Most Trusted Fund/Wealth Management Enterprise of 2024
APAC Insider Singapore Business has recognised Aura Group as the Most Trusted Fund/Wealth Management Enterprise of 2024.
Aura News
Apr 25, 2024
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
The Bitcoin Halving
The 19 April 2024 halving has decreased the reward to 3.125 Bitcoins. Each halving event has historically been followed by significant bullish trends...
Calvin Ng
Apr 24, 2024
SINGAPORE
Aura Group welcomes welcomes Paul Leo to the Wealth Management Division
Paul brings with him over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and his expertise covers all asset classes.
Aura News
Apr 24, 2024
VENTURE CAPITAL
ESG: Good for You, Good for Me
Only a handful of the biggest and most successful firms mentioned ESG or a commitment to sustainability on their website and only a few dozen more...
Tristan Terry
Apr 12, 2024
VENTURE CAPITAL
Why We Invested in Hatch
Hatch has optimised the job-seeking experience for young professional candidates and their employers by having an intimate understanding of its...
Tristan Terry
Mar 26, 2024
FAMILY OFFICE
Aura Group welcomes Darryl Tom as Managing Director, Private Wealth and Head of Family Office
Aura Group is delighted to welcome Darryl Tom to the role of Managing Director, Private Wealth and Head of Family Office. In this role, Darryl will...
Aura News
Mar 26, 2024
SINGAPORE
What Can Taylor Swift Teach Us About Storytelling in Business?
In business, the key to lasting success, as demonstrated by Swift, Apple, and Starbucks, lies in building a loyal community and continually...
Calvin Ng
Mar 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Aura Group welcomes Dino Pesce as Property Credit Head of Origination
Aura Group is excited to announce that Dino Pesce has joined the Property Credit team as a Head of Origination.
Aura News
Feb 29, 2024
VENTURE CAPITAL
11 Greatest Pivots of All Time
Often changing market conditions, particularly the technological capabilities of the time, may serve as the catalyst for a pivot. Of course, pivoting...
Tristan Terry
Feb 29, 2024
PRIVATE WEALTH
Aura Group welcomes Mun Hoe Leung as a Private Wealth Advisor
We are excited to welcome Mun Hoe Leung as part of the Aura Private Wealth team. Mun Hoe is the latest Private Wealth Advisor of the Aura Group...
Aura News
Feb 29, 2024
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Putting the World’s Economy to the Vote
2024 is set for a landmark year in electoral politics, with 64 countries plus the European Union slated to hold elections. We explore the vast...
Calvin Ng
Feb 29, 2024
FAMILY OFFICE
The Rise of Family Offices
As capital markets evolve, family offices have emerged as influential entities, transforming from private wealth management vehicles into significant...
Calvin Ng
Feb 9, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Aura Group welcomes Esther Tan as Business Development Manager
Aura Group is excited to announce that Esther Tan has joined the team as a Business Development Manager in Singapore.
Aura News
Feb 9, 2024
Property Credit
Navigating the Ascendance of Non-Bank Lending: A Strategic Insight by Aura Property Credit
Current market trends reveal a favourable climate for both borrowers and investors. Despite the economic challenges faced in recent years, the...
Elizabeth Dinh
Feb 9, 2024
Property Credit
Risk Mitigation Strategies for Property-Backed Lending in the Australian Market
It's imperative for responsible lenders to implement robust risk-mitigation strategies to protect both their investment and the interests of...
Elizabeth Dinh
Dec 11, 2023
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
AI and Investment Management
As we start to examine investments in AI companies, it's important to reflect on the implications of this technology within our realm of investment...
Calvin Ng
Dec 8, 2023
PRIVATE WEALTH
Paul Coates joins Aura Group as a Private Wealth Advisor
Paul Coates has joined Aura Group as a Private Wealth Adviser. He brings more than 30 years of wealth accumulation, protection, and legacy strategy...
Aura News
Dec 8, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Ventures: Why We Invested in Sahha AI
We are thrilled to announce that Aura Ventures has led the Seed round for Sahha. The round was also composed of US VC firm Supermoon capital, Antler...
Annie Liao
Nov 29, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Ventures Announces Pre-Seed Investment in Haast
Aura Ventures announces $1.2m pre-seed investment in digital regulatory startup Haast, which uses artificial intelligence to tackle marketing, brand...
Annie Liao
Oct 31, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura Group Appoints Private Credit Specialist Brian Ho as Associate Director
Aura Group enhances its private credit team with the appointment of Brian Ho as Associate Director. First introduced to asset management in 2005,...
Aura News
Oct 30, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT
A Simplified Guide to the Complex World of Private Credit Investing
This guide explores the challenges faced by businesses when securing finance and the benefits that private credit can deliver.
Brett Craig
Oct 30, 2023
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Outliers - Korea: From K-Pop to Conglomerates
Korea's ascent on the global stage is a masterclass in visionary strategy and tenacity.
Calvin Ng
Oct 30, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
South East Asia — A Great (and Often Overlooked) Opportunity for Australian Founders
There is no doubt that SEA presents an enormous and potentially lucrative opportunity for Founders looking to expand outside of their home markets....
Tristan Terry
Aug 31, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Aura Group's New Sydney Office
We are excited to announce that in July the Aura Group Sydney office relocated to Suite 11.01, Level 11, 9 Castlereagh Street, Sydney 2000.
Aura News
Aug 31, 2023
PRIVATE EQUITY
Driving the Southeast Asia Delorean: Unlocking Future Value with a Time Machine Strategy
Southeast Asia has long been touted as this decade’s land of opportunity for private equity investors looking for growth. And rightly so. The...
Nicholas Tan
Aug 31, 2023
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Private Credit and Tokenisation: Elevating the Attractiveness of Private Credit
In a world of diverse investment options, private credit has emerged as the preeminent private asset class, capturing the attention of astute...
Calvin Ng
Aug 31, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
Teachers: The Forgotten Frontier in K-12 EdTech
Welcome to our two-part exploration into K-12 EdTech, a surprisingly underserved sector that is brimming with potential.
Eric Tran
Jul 3, 2023
PRIVATE EQUITY
99 Problems but an Exit Ain’t One: Navigating Private Equity Exits in Southeast Asia
As the landscape of private equity changes in Southeast Asia, thesis and data-driven strategies become all the more relevant.
Calvin Ng
Jul 3, 2023
PRIVATE EQUITY
Kim Dental Vietnam Selected as Partner for Harvard Business School’s FIELD Immersion Program
The program is designed to strengthen and develop students’ ability to manage and operate effectively in a variety of business contexts
Aura News
Jul 3, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Welcome to the new Aura Group website
The new Aura Group website has been revamped to better serve our clients.
Aura News
Jul 3, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
Harvest B Co-Founder Kristi Knaack Riordan wins Women in Industry Gala Award
Congratulations to Kristi on her win and all of her work at Harvest B.
Aura News
Jul 3, 2023
PRIVATE WEALTH
Re-Addressing Risk Tolerance in Uncertain Markets
Risk tolerance can broadly be defined as the level of risk an individual is willing to accept. For an investor, the “known known” may mean how much...
Tong Hoe Sng
Jun 20, 2023
PRIVATE EQUITY
Data-Driven Private Equity: Back to the Future Strategy
Introducing the Back to the Future strategy, a dynamic approach to private equity investing focusing on underdeveloped markets throughout Southeast...
Calvin Ng
Jun 8, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
A Beginner’s Guide to Venture Capital Funds
You have heard of venture capital funds before, but do you know how they work? Let's break it down to basics, from fundraising to value creation.
Rohan Brotherson
Jun 1, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Allrites Holdings Plans to Become Public via Business Combination with Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp.
Allrites Holdings plans to become public through a business combination agreement with Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp.
Aura News
May 9, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT WEEKLY INSIGHTS
RBA Cash Rate, Inflation & Underlying Components
Exploring the RBA cash rate, inflation and underlying components in this week's Aura Private Credit Weekly Insights.
Brett Craig
May 5, 2023
PRIVATE EQUITY
5 Advantages of Tokenising the Real World
In recent years, tokenisation has become a buzzword in the world of finance and investment.
Calvin Ng
May 1, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
Product Market Fit: Here’s What You Need to Know
What are the phases a founder must go through from the moment that initial idea is hatched to global behemoth? A quick search results in an array of...
Tristan Terry
May 1, 2023
PRIVATE EQUITY
Generative AI: More bane or boon for private market investors?
It’s incredible to see how quickly generative AI has proliferated as a mainstream topic over recent months, first with last November’s launch of the...
Nicholas Tan
May 1, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Ventures welcomes Annie Liao as Investment Associate
Aura Ventures is excited to announce that Annie Liao has joined the team as an Investment Associate.
Aura News
May 1, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Aura Group appoints Elizabeth Dinh as new Head of Property Credit
We are excited to announce that Elizabeth Dinh has been recruited as the new Head of Property Credit at Aura Group.
Aura News
May 1, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT
Foresight Analytics’ rates Aura Core Income Fund as ‘Very Strong’
'Very Strong' indicates a strong conviction that the fund can deliver a risk-adjusted return in line with its investment objectives.
Aura News
Apr 4, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT
Foresight Analytics and Ratings reaffirms Aura High Yield SME Fund as ‘VERY STRONG’
VERY STRONG indicates a very strong conviction that the management team can deliver a risk-adjusted return in line with its investment objectives.
Brett Craig
Apr 4, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Ventures Ranked as Top 10 VC per Astral
The project recognises top-performing venture capital firms in Australia, as defined by votes from over 300 start-ups.
Aura News
Mar 31, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT
Why do certain forms of monetary policy lag? Quantitative Tightening, Cash Rate Hikes, and the Future of Inflation
RBA Assistant Governor Christopher Kent outlines the lags in monetary policy, giving insight into likely softening in demand-driven inflation.
Brett Craig
Mar 31, 2023
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Where to from here? What the Shiller PE and Buffet Indicator are telling us
It has been a big month with bank runs leading to bank collapses, the bailout of Credit Suisse and fresh short-seller attacks on Deutsche Bank.
Calvin Ng
Mar 31, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT WEEKLY INSIGHTS
As Inflation Shifts, Monetary Tightening Measures May Finally Be Taking Effect
The Aura Private Credit team reviews data from the ABS that shows a subdued economic environment, with slight drops in inflation, household savings...
Brett Craig
Mar 3, 2023
PRIVATE WEALTH
Review Your Pandemic-Era Portfolio with the 3Rs of Portfolio Management
Easy, flashy strategies peddled at the start of the pandemic had many newcomers believing that investing was easy.
Tong Hoe Sng
Feb 28, 2023
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
AI Language Models: The Future is Here
The AI language model has taken the corporate world by storm with its ability to both generate large swaths of text and operate as a search engine.
Calvin Ng
Feb 28, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT
Fintech & Non-bank Lenders: How to Finance a Loan Book
Exploring methods of funding that can be used by lenders we work with in Australia and giving context to where we participate in capital markets.
Brett Craig
Feb 28, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Ventures Invests in Online Tutoring Platform Tutero
Aura Ventures is excited to announce our latest seed investment in Tutero, an Australian online tutoring platform
Aura News
Feb 21, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT WEEKLY INSIGHTS
What happens if ADls invest in a tech-driven SME credit application process?
Would the adoption of technology-driven SME credit underwriting processes by ADls pose a threat to Australian SME Private Credit investors? Why?
Brett Craig
Feb 6, 2023
PRIVATE WEALTH
2023: A Tussle Between the Bull and the Bear - Aura Global Forex Outlook
The year started with a conundrum. Economists, analysts, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund all warn of a potential recession
Tong Hoe Sng
Feb 1, 2023
PRIVATE EQUITY
Why 2023 Could Be a Bumper Year for Private Equity
The current environment affords private equity managers the opportunity to deploy capital at cheaper valuations.
Calvin Ng
Jan 31, 2023
VENTURE CAPITAL
The Blockchain 101: Web 3.0 Infrastructure
In the same way we program computers with code, they can now program people with monetary rewards
Eric Tran
Jan 31, 2023
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura Private Credit Weekly Insights - 27 January
With the persistent inflationary pressure not yet showing any signs of slowing, further RBA rate rises are certainly on the cards.
Brett Craig
Jan 27, 2023
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
2022 Year in Review: Innovate. Sustain. Grow.
Managing Director Calvin Ng reflects on 2022 and outlines Aura Group's achievements throughout the year.
Calvin Ng
Dec 23, 2022
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura Private Credit Weekly Insights - 9 December
The RBA increased the Cash Rate by a further 25 basis points to 3.1%. Data from the ABS showed quarter on quarter GDP growth of 0.6% and 5.9% year on...
Brett Craig
Dec 9, 2022
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura Private Credit Weekly Insights - 2 December
This week, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the monthly consumer price index, seeing a slight month-on-month fall
Brett Craig
Dec 1, 2022
VENTURE CAPITAL
The Blockchain 10 Part Series: Episode 7, Why DeFi 2.0 is Exciting
Financial markets have been around for a long time, with the earliest bank being formed around 2000 BC. People deposit money at banks and receive...
Eric Tran
Nov 29, 2022
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Ventures Partners with Haymarket HQ and Neon Playground for Web3 Event
Held on the 16th of November, the event followed major changes in the crypto market, with FTX filing for bankruptcy in the U.S. and crypto prices...
Aura News
Nov 29, 2022
VENTURE CAPITAL
Breaking Down My Family’s Asset Allocation
As we endure volatile market conditions, many investors are rightfully looking into their portfolios and examining their asset allocations.
Calvin Ng
Nov 29, 2022
LETTER FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
How to Avoid Noise During Volatile Investment Market Conditions
With investment markets rapidly changing, fund and portfolio managers today are asked the same four questions
Calvin Ng
Nov 29, 2022
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura Private Credit Weekly Insights - 18 November
This week, the wage price index demonstrated that real wages are struggling to keep up with the rate of inflation
James Chapman
Nov 18, 2022
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura Private Credit Weekly Insights - 4 November
This current economic environment is heating up, with employment and inflation levels reaching all-time highs in the post-pandemic environment.
Natalie Kolenda
Nov 3, 2022
FAMILY OFFICE
5 Decisions to Make When Setting Up Your Family Office
The family office is a truly bespoke, multi-faceted, often emotionally charged, multigenerational wealth and legacy management vehicle.
Calvin Ng
Nov 1, 2022
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Ventures is hiring an Investment Associate
Aura Ventures currently has a rare opportunity to join our team in Sydney as an Investment Associate.
Aura News
Oct 31, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
Aura Group Sponsors Neon Playground in Sydney’s Chinatown
Aura Group is a proud sponsor of Neon Playground, a six-week-long event aimed at reinvigorating Sydney’s Chinatown.
Aura News
Oct 31, 2022
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura High Yield SME Fund Named Best Performing Australian Credit or Fixed Income Fund By Preqin
The Aura High Yield SME Fund has been recognised as the best performing Credit Fund in Australia
Brett Craig
Oct 31, 2022
PRIVATE EQUITY
Tokenisation: The Next Frontier for Private Equity?
There have never been many questions about private equity’s relevance in global markets as an asset class.
Nicholas Tan
Oct 31, 2022
VENTURE CAPITAL
The Blockchain 101: The Layers of Blockchain — L3 & L4
A smart contract is just like a normal contract between two parties. There are terms and conditions that each party must follow.
Sean Stuart
Oct 31, 2022
VENTURE CAPITAL
Aura Ventures Invests in No-code Work Automation Platform Zenphi
Sometimes a product demo comes along that is so good, it feels like you have been told a secret about the future.
Aura News
Oct 31, 2022
PRIVATE CREDIT
Aura Private Credit Weekly Insights - 28 October
The Treasurer delivered the Federal Budget a day before the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed that inflation is still on the rise.
James Chapman
Oct 28, 2022
PRIVATE CREDIT WEEKLY INSIGHTS
Aura Private Credit Weekly Insights - 21 October
This week, the RBA’s has identified additional considerations that will influence future rate decisions, with a hint of a slowdown in rate rises.
Brett Craig
Oct 20, 2022
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