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Global alliance calls for BNPL regulations

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022
... now, pay later industry," Kirkland said. "We are calling for governments across the world, including the Australian government, to ensure that buy now, pay later providers are subject to the same consumer protection laws as other credit providers. "Failure ...

Super funds drop Russian assets

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022
... on Ukraine." Divestment from super funds could compliment the range of sanctions imposed on Russia by the Australian government, in alignment with international sanctions. The first fund to formally respond yesterday was the newly formed Australian Retirement ...

Australia confirms economic sanctions against Russia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAR 2022
The Australian government has confirmed its economic measures against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. So far Australia has sanctioned more than 350 Russian individuals, including oligarchs, members of Russian parliament and military commanders. ...

Charter Hall, PSP Investments acquire Brisbane site

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022
... increases the defensive income profile of PFA, with over 60% of the fund's income profile secured by Australian government tenants." Seemingly on a buying spree, just days ago Charter Hall acquired it's 66th Bunnings warehous e, located in South ...

Australian billionaires double fortunes during pandemic: Oxfam

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
... the deadly consequences for all in allowing this level of inequality to develop. "It's time for the Australian government to take this issue seriously and take action to close the gap between the rich and poor," Morgain said.

GESB appoints chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
... become an agent general for WA in the UK and Europe. Gaines was the deputy chief of staff for the Western Australian government for four years until March 2021. She was also the deputy chief of staff for the leader of the opposition between 2012 and ...

IFM Investors PE portfolio carbon neutral

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
... private equity portfolio. The portfolio's status is fully certified by Climate Active, which represents the Australian government's certification standard, IFM Investors said. Supported by Pathzero and Pollination, IFM's approach to emissions reduction ...

IFM, Citi pour $300m into Household Capital

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
... Australia, to deliver much needed retirement funding to Australians, and help address the challenges faced by the Australian Government in housing and funding a growing cohort of ageing Australians."

APRA, ASIC provide annual update

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
... cross-industry and industry-specific issues in 2021, as well as delivering a number of significant law reforms. The Australian government's new Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) has been a particular focus in this regard. The FAR is aimed at improving ...

Charter Hall, GIC drop $335m on Canberra office building

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 7 DEC 2021
... with strong underlying investment fundamentals". "We are also pleased to advance our relationship with the Australian government as a major tenant customer, and further increase our exposure to Canberra's growing office market," Harrison added. CBRE's ...