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Iron Man launches VC funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2021
Actor Robert Downey Jr has launched two venture capital funds that invest in technological solutions that tackle environmental challenges. FootPrint Coalition Ventures comprises two funds - an early-stage Series A and late-stage Series B - led by Downey ...

Charity LIC chief executive to depart

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2021
... three-months' notice and is looking for a new role. "For the next role, I'd love to work with an exciting, creative entrepreneur like a Geoff Wilson," Walsh told Financial Standard. "In any career you like to leave on a bit of a high note and ...

We've done our part, now it's your turn: Lowe

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2020
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe was forced to remind the Standing Committee on Economics that the RBA is not solely responsible for economic recovery and the federal government also needs to pitch in. Lowe explained that while the ...

Crennan nabs new gig

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
Former ASIC deputy chair Daniel Crennan has a new role with an advisory firm and boutique investment bank, which was named in an ASIC report in 2019. Crennan resigned from the corporate regulator just two weeks ago, following revelations that he was ...

Budget boosts female participation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
This year's federal budget will help advance gender parity in the workforce and uphold the financial security of women, which has been knocked back by the coronavirus pandemic. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is making sure women are not left ...

New boutique strikes partnership

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020
A boutique set up by a former Ellerston Capital investment analyst is teaming up with Sydney's LSL Partners under a revenue share arrangement. Coterie Capital was formed by Daniel Pi, who worked on Ellerston's investment team. It is starting with an ...

Rapper charged over crypto scandal

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2020
... attorney Henry Mazurek said T.I. regretted getting involved with Felton, whom he originally believed to be a local entrepreneur trying to help new artists enter the music industry. Mazurek said the rapper "never received a dollar from Mr. Felton's ...

AZ NGA makes acquisition

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2020
AZ NGA has acquired a wealth management firm in Melbourne as it signals plans to expand in Victoria. AZ NGA made a strategic investment in Matthews Steer Accountants and Advisors, a firm established in 1990 with six partners and 50 staff. "In Melbourne's ...

Amazon launches climate VC fund

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2020
The US$1.38 trillion technology giant has launched a US$2 billion venture capital fund, set to invest in companies building products, services, and technologies that protect the planet. Amazon said its newly launched Climate Pledge Fund would help the ...

NowInfinity founders depart following acquisition

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2020
The founders of corporate compliance and documentation platform NowInfinity will depart the business following its integration with SMSF platform Class. Amreeta Abbott and Vitalii Symon will step aside to pursue other projects after the platform was ...