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Ag sector boosts Australia's productivity

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2023
... during COVID-19 could lead to a lasting productivity dividend. "Government and business should continue to embrace innovation and invest in upskilling the workforce to maintain that momentum," he said.

Federal Reserve plans upping capital requirements

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2023
... William Kosturos said at the time. The embattled bank was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation and the FDIC was named receiver. The FDIC transferred all deposits-both insured and uninsured-and assets of the former ...

Commonwealth Bank backs Wollemi Capital

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2023
... infrastructure, renewables and technology," Hinchliff said. "Our strategic investment in Wollemi is intended to accelerate the innovation needed to drive Australia's transition across key sectors, as well as develop carbon markets as an important ...

Alium Capital enters wholesale market

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2023
... investors, the Alium Alpha Fund is being made available to wholesale investors. It has a core focus within technology, innovation, and mid-stage businesses, and aims to access deals, both private and public, targeting a return of 10-15% per annum. Alium ...

Technology top threat to company culture: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023
New and emerging technology is the biggest threat to company culture within financial services firms, more than 60% of senior leaders say. According to a report by Allen & Overy (A&O Consulting), Organisational culture in financial services, 62% of ...

Calastone, Schroders collaborate on tokenised investment vehicle

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023
... assets. Such a strategic application could pave the way for significant enhancements in both operational efficiency and innovation in product offerings, he added. Meanwhile, Schroders chief operating officer Peter Hilborne said: "We are in a transformative ...

The boomer boom is over: AUSIEX

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023
... the system, the younger generations face different challenges than those that came before them, and the transition to innovation in the digital world is continuing apace," he said. Therefore, it is essential that "industry participants become more active ...

Pengana appoints leaders for private credit division

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... Credit as one of the most exciting initiatives he has worked on yet. "These are great operators with a track record of innovation, and unlocking previously inaccessible global investments for Australian investors," he said. "Global private credit continues ...

ISPT targets success with revamped leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023
... Matthew Brown has been appointed group executive, head of funds management. He will be responsible for driving product innovation and delivering strong returns for investors. Brown joins from Charter Hall where he was head of office investment management ...

CEFC backs agriculture investment platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023
... areas, where the cost of transporting hydrogen can be high." The $2 million allocation came via the CEFC Clean Energy Innovation Fund. HydGene's $6 million seed raise also attracted $2.5 million from lead investor Agronomics, a specialist UK investor. ...