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Last updated: August 27, 2026, 3:13 AM ET

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Partners Group is targeting Australia for mid-market GP relationships, following a similar push in Japan, as quality diverges across developed APAC. The investment giant is seeking to add relationships in Australia's mid-market after completing a similar process in Japan, managing director Martin Liew tells PEI.

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Starling Bank staff fear AI over-reliance after compliance failures, raising concerns about the firm's automated decision-making processes. The concerns highlight the bank's gamble on artificial intelligence, which has sparked internal unease over the potential impact on regulatory oversight and operational risk.