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US investment giant buys La Trobe Financial

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2017
Melbourne-based La Trobe Financial, one of the largest non-bank lenders in the country, struck a landmark deal with New York-based private equity giant Blackstone. In a deal announced this morning, Blackstone has taken an 80% stake in the privately-owned ...

O'Dwyer urges AFCA consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017
... of 1 July 2018, is a free, fast and binding dispute resolution service for consumers and small businesses. "AFCA is a landmark reform that will overhaul how financial disputes are dealt with in Australia," Minister for Revenue and Financial Services ...

BEAR should apply to insurance bosses: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
... week, the Turnbull Government referred its Bill to the House of Representatives. Introducing the legislation would "enact landmark financial services reform", Treasurer Scott Morrison said, adding it would impose tough new rules and greater accountability ...

AMP Capital takes stake in Sydney development

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
... a stake in this premiere Sydney development," AMP Capital global head of real estate Carmel Hourigan said. "This is a landmark deal for AMP Capital and it is testament to our ability to find and deliver significant investments for our clients that meet ...

Local Government Super chair departs, successor named

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
... also delighted to announce our first female chair," LGS acting chief executive Donna Heffernan said at the time. "This landmark appointment reinforces LGS's commitment to diversity and female representation in leadership roles including on boards." In ...

Former Attorney General appointed to Dexus board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2017
... the Federal Minister for Health and Aging, and was a strong advocate in the fight against the tobacco industry in the landmark plain packaging legislation. Commenting on Alexander's retirement, Dexus chair Richard Sheppard said: "For more than 12 years ...

Revenue boost pushes OneVue into profit

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... processed, fund managers and funds." Funds under administration and trusteeship now exceed $500 billion. "This has been a landmark year for OneVue," OneVue chief executive Connie Mckeage said. "We have delivered profitability, positive cash flow and ...

Industry super fund appoints new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
... continue to benefit from O'Regan's wealth of local government and financial services knowledge and experience. "This landmark appointment reinforces LGS's commitment to diversity and female representation in leadership roles including [boards]," Heffernan ...

Reporting overhaul to hit insurer profits

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... need to provide accurate estimates of premiums it expects to collect and claims it anticipates it will pay out. This "landmark shift" in financial reporting aims to provide greater consistency and higher levels of disclosure in how insurance companies ...

Philanthropy Australia names recipients of annual industry awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... she said. To coincide with the awards, Philanthropy Australia also held its AGM and released the latest edition of its landmark study, the Giving Australia 2016 report. This year's award partners were: Ninti One, the Australian Environmental Grantmakers ...