At SCN’s Big Guns Lunch, held on Friday 27 March at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney, some of the industry’s most influential leaders came together to unpack one of the most pressing topics facing our sector: capital, regulation and the future of major retail centres. Moderated by Nick Willis (JLL), the panel featured:
• Chris Barnett – The GPT Group
• Joanna Corrick – Scentre Group
• Ben Finger – Haben
• Michelle McNally – Vicinity Centres
In this one-hour discussion, the panel explores how retail has re-emerged as a highly sought-after asset class, underpinned by strong transactional activity and resilient income streams.
Key themes include:
• Why retail led transaction volumes in 2025 – and what’s driving continued investor demand
• The rise of joint ventures and the importance of strategic alignment
• Growing regulatory pressure and its impact on asset management
• The realities of integrating residential into retail environments
• How leading groups are leveraging technology and AI to enhance performance and customer outcomes
It’s a candid, high-level discussion offering valuable insights for anyone involved in retail property, investment and asset management.
Watch the full panel discussion below:
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