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Australian Fund With $123 Billion Weighs Private Credit Boost

Mar 30, 2026 04:55 UTC

Australian Fund With $123 Billion Weighs Private Credit Boost.

  • Colonial First State manages aA$179 billion ($123 billion) portfolio.
  • The fund is considering floating-rate debt and inflation-protected bonds.
  • Rising inflation and slowing growth are driven by higher energy prices.
  • The Iran war has likely reduced US GDP by half a percentage point in 2026.
  • The fund's strategy aims to mitigate inflationary risks and economic deceleration.

Colonial First State, a leading pension and wealth manager overseeing aA$179 billion ($123 billion) portfolio, is considering strategic shifts in its investment approach amid economic uncertainties. Jonathan Armitage, the fund's chief investment officer, highlighted the growing challenges posed by rising inflation and slowing economic growth, driven in part by elevated energy prices. In an interview, Armitage noted that the surge in oil prices due to the Iran war has likely reduced US gross-domestic product by half a percentage point in 2026, while also contributing to higher price levels. As a response, the fund is evaluating the potential of floating-rate debt and inflation-protected bonds to better align its portfolio with the current economic climate. These instruments are seen as tools to mitigate the risks associated with inflationary pressures and economic deceleration. The fund's strategy reflects a broader trend among institutional investors to adapt to shifting macroeconomic conditions, particularly in light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global energy markets.

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