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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.
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.
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
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.
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
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 25 July 2025
Meeting takeaways from RBA Board Minutes July 7–8, 2025 (minutes published July 22)
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 18 July 2025
Australia's job market weakens with rising unemployment, minimal job growth, and increased underemployment rates
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 11 July 2025
Business conditions improved in June 2025, with rising confidence, investment, and easing inflation supporting growth
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
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
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 27 June 2025
Australia's inflation eases, but global risks may delay RBA rate cuts despite market expectations for easing
Safe Haven
How global conflicts shift capital flows: what outperforms, where money moves, and how new safe havens are seen.
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...
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
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
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
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 20 June 2025
ABS labour force data for May 2025 reflects a resilient but moderating labour market
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 13 June 2025
NAB Monthly Business Survey: weak retail, flat employment, and modest confidence gains despite recent RBA rate cuts
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.
Southeast Asia Economic Update 1Q 2025
Southeast Asia grows steadily in 1Q 2025 despite global trade headwinds
Aura Global Insights, 04 Jun 2025
Fiscal concerns, credit downgrades, and policy shifts weigh on investor confidence and economic outlook
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
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
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
Nathan Harris Appointed COO
Aura Group announces appointment of Nathan Harris to Chief Operating Officer
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...
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.
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 16 May 2025
NAB business survey and April labour force: softer conditions, declining profitability, and cautious sentiment
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.
Private Credit Weekly Insights, 2 May 2025
March Quarter CPI. A quick look at what is driving CPI figures in Australia
Ongoing Economic Uncertainty
Global growth is expected to decline due to a long period of “prolonged and unprecedented shocks.”
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Confirmation Bias
Understanding how Kahneman’s two-system model contributes to confirmation bias could help investors avoid costly mistakes and make more objective...
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.
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.
DeepSeek: Why It's Important — in Layman's Terms
So, is DeepSeek just another AI model, or does it offer something truly different?
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Outliers — Australia, Truly Lucky?
Often referred to as the "Lucky Country," Australia stands out globally for its remarkable economic prosperity and sporting prowess.
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 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...
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 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...
Understanding Asymmetric Return Investing
Asymmetric return investing has gained attention for its potential to deliver substantial returns while mitigating downside risks. This approach...
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 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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
The Rise of Family Offices
As capital markets evolve, family offices have emerged as influential entities, transforming from private wealth management vehicles into significant...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
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.
Outliers - Korea: From K-Pop to Conglomerates
Korea's ascent on the global stage is a masterclass in visionary strategy and tenacity.
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....
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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
Welcome to the new Aura Group website
The new Aura Group website has been revamped to better serve our clients.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
RBA Cash Rate, Inflation & Underlying Components
Exploring the RBA cash rate, inflation and underlying components in this week's Aura Private Credit Weekly Insights.
5 Advantages of Tokenising the Real World
In recent years, tokenisation has become a buzzword in the world of finance and investment.
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...
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...
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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.
The Blockchain 101: Web 3.0 Infrastructure
In the same way we program computers with code, they can now program people with monetary rewards
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.
2022 Year in Review: Innovate. Sustain. Grow.
Managing Director Calvin Ng reflects on 2022 and outlines Aura Group's achievements throughout the year.
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...
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
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...
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...
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 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 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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Fintech SME lending in Australia
Fintech lenders aim to reduce friction in the borrowing process for their customers, reducing the turnaround time from application to funding
The Blockchain 101: The Layers of Blockchain — L2
An L2 network is like a GPS added to our car. It’s not made by our car manufacturer, but it was designed to improve the experience of driving the...
Riding the Wave: Redundancy in 2022 and Beyond
In 2008, I was made redundant from my graduate role as an Investment Analyst at Everest Babcock & Brown.
Best of the Breed: The Four Ps of Fund Manager Selection
Not all fund managers are built equal, just like not all markets are equal.
Aura High Yield SME Fund Celebrates Five Years
This month marked the fifth anniversary of the Aura High Yield SME Fund, which launched in August 2017.
Focus on what matters: VC guide to metrics
If you could focus on only one metric to guide your life, what would it be? Salary, retweets, distance walked, # productive hours, happiness score…
What is 33-33-33?
As the alternative industry becomes increasingly accessible and transparent, the discussion is emerging for a new portfolio allocation strategy:...
The Blockchain 101: The Layers of Blockchain — L1
Like onions, blockchains have layers. These layers can almost be viewed as different segments of the industry.
Aura Tactical Opportunities Fund Turns Two
We are delighted to celebrate the second anniversary of the Aura Tactical Opportunities Fund, which launched in August 2020.
Seeking Alpha: A Deep-Dive into Private Equity’s Extended Outperformance
A high-risk tolerance and the ability to handle significant illiquidity are necessary to participate successfully in private equity markets
The Blockchain 101: Consensus, Incentivisation & Decentralisation
In many ways, blockchains are like democracies. The system only works if there are lots of people who come together and vote
The current state of Australian Venture Capital (and how we got here)
Markets. They go up, down and sideways. The direction that they take and the velocity at which they move is in a constant state of flux
Smarter Contracts: A Potential Glimpse into the Future of Real-World Blockchain Use
The crypto market has been in a tailspin since the collapse of UST and LUNA.
Hiring undervalued talent in an overpriced world
In many ways our resumes are like a share price, disconnected from our intrinsic value but something that everyone else speculates on.
Aura High Yield SME Fund Celebrates Five Years
Five years since inception, we've produced consistent monthly positive returns and Assets Under Management have grown more than 100% on an annualised...
How to Not Waste Time Fundraising: A Guide for Founders
For founders, pitching venture capitalists can sometimes be as frustrating as going to the dentist.
The Blockchain 101: Cryptography & Trust
Trust is the core value proposition of blockchain technology. Middlemen have made a lot of money by guaranteeing trust when two unknown parties...
Never waste a crisis
Whilst recessions are costly, they are argued to be the natural balancing act needed to end the misallocation of investment capital when bubbles...
7 Things to Know about the ATO’s Newest Rules for High Transaction Accounts
With attempted GST fraud on the rise and certain family trust payments under scrutiny, the ATO is implementing new rules for high-transaction accounts
Calm through the Storm: Understanding Investment Psychology During Market Downturns
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful
Announcing our partnership with Montgomery Investment Management
We are excited to announce Aura Funds Management has secured a distribution partnership with Montgomery Investment Management.
The Blockchain 10 Part Series: Episode 2, Ledgers Create Value
Blockchains record value. They are simply a ledger that can track the balance of a standardised unit of value
Elections, energy, and the necessary evil
Fossil fuel investors are profiting from a surge in global commodity prices triggered by supply chain issues and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
From Idea to Unicorn: The Fundraising Journey
When I was little, my dad would always pitch me business ideas. A personal favourite was riding a bicycle with a television attached.
Aura Ventures Invests in Layer $3.8m Seed Financing Round
Layer is a managed marketplace seeking to democratise access to licensed content for games and metaverse owners.
History and Heritage: Repositioning the Montien Hotel
Celebrating the successful reopening of the historic Montien Hotel in Bangkok.
Have all of the big ideas been taken? Assessing the Internet Economy in 2022
Software is eating the world, but how many bites are left? Many are quick to say that all the obvious internet ideas are gone
The Blockchain 101: The Origin of Blockchain
Right now, cryptocurrency is everywhere. But what is it, and what is the underlying blockchain technology?
How global is the Great Resignation?
Since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has sent a new shockwave to the global economy seemingly every week.
Giving back through our partnership with B1G1
At Aura Group, we are committed to giving back to the community and using our investments as a force for good
Aura Group Launches Proprietary Digital Distribution Platform Aura Marketplace
Aura Group is pleased to announce the public launch of Aura Marketplace, our private markets investment portal available in Australia and Singapore.
Are carbon credits a viable investment opportunity?
Carbon credits have been in the spotlight as the world seeks to decarbonise through offsets and promoting low-carbon technology to reduce greenhouse...
Changing World Order 3.0 – Could Bitcoin become a Reserve Currency?
The political climate over the last decade has indicated a potential shift in global power.
The strategic role of asset allocation for family offices
Central banks are looking to raise interest rates to contain rising inflationary pressures after US core inflation hit 5% in March, reaching a...
Weekly Insights: Australian SME Credit
This current economic environment is heating up, with employment and inflation levels reaching all-time highs in the post-pandemic environment.
Successful Closure of Shippit Co-investment Vehicle
Shippit is on a mission to make existing omnipresent logistics infrastructure more accessible, scalable and cost-effective.
Addressing gaps in the Australian government’s innovation scheme
One way to encourage innovation is through government-backed initiatives, such as small business grants and tax incentives
Leonie Hill Ai invests in PlayItForward DAO
PlayItForward is a guild management platform positioned to be the growth engine of a Plug-and-Play Metaverse.
Portfolio company, BNK, delivers 36% increase in underlying profit
BNK delivered a solid financial result while at the same time has continued to implement its strategic review to enhance returns to shareholders.
BNK Banking Corporation Limited sells Finsure to MA Financial Group Ltd
Aura Group is pleased to report the sale of Finsure by BNK Banking Corporation Limited to MA Financial Group Ltd for cash consideration of $151.6m
Aura Aviation Fund 1 Successfully Divests Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
Aura Aviation Fund 1 which acquired a structured majority interest in one Boeing 737-800 aircraft, has completed the successful divestment of the...
The Unpaved Road to Recovery as Covid-19 lockdowns lift
December marked a positive Christmas trading period, with typical discretionary spending channels such as travel and social activities limited.
Doubling down on culture: 2021 Year in Review
Managing Director Calvin Ng looks back on the year and how the COVID-19 pandemic emphasised the importance of company culture.
Aura Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Australian Vaccine Services
Aura Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Australian Vaccine Services, one of Australia’s largest corporate influenza vaccination...
The Year of Community: 2021 Year in Review
2020 was a year of crisis. In response, Aura Group focused on risk management, increased investor communications and returned as much capital as we...
Is there a secret formula to Unicorn hunting?
Is there a formula to finding the next startup unicorn? Aura Ventures Director Tristan Terry reviews Ali Tamaseb's Super Founders.
Blockchain - An Overview of The Trillion Dollar Market
In 2011, Marc Andreseen prophetically stated that software was eating the world. To date, blockchain adoption has been faster than that of the...
Aura High Yield SME Fund Now Available on Macquarie Wrap Platform
The Aura High Yield SME Fund is now available on the Macquarie Wrap Platform.
SMEs Throughout the Pandemic and Beyond
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have been underserviced in the lending market for some time, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Creating a Green culture: Nurturing Sustainability Post-Lockdown
If there was one silver lining I found during the pandemic, it was the growing awareness of sustainability
Aura Group signs Memorandum of Understanding with Fat Projects to explore US and SGX SPACs
Fat Projects is a Singapore headquartered investment and venture studio with growth capital deployed across financial services/fintech and food
Gravity and Growth in the Australian Venture Capital Market
The talk of never-ending growth can be worrying in investor land, as everyone knows — what goes up must come down.
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