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Oaktree completes $240m AZ NGA deal

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2024
... plans and continue enhancing our proposition to accounting and advice businesses," Barrett said. "In the next 12 months, our focus is on accelerating our super firm program, ramping up M&A activity, key transformation initiatives and continuing to elevate ...

Invest Blue expands offering with new acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2024
... values, making it the right selection for a merger. "Invest Blue was the only business we engaged with that showed a genuine focus and deep appreciation for the importance of risk advice, which was a key factor in our decision to join forces," Lambert ...

Chalmers unveils new-look RBA boards

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... two new members on the monetary policy board. Baker has 35 years' experience in the financial services sector, with a focus on retail banking and funds management. She recently served as chief executive of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and deputy chair ...

Betashares terminates nine funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... exposure to both large, profitable technology and entertainment companies, as well as more specialised companies with a focus on the core technologies that will enable the Metaverse - described by Betashares chief executive Alex Vynokur as "having the ...

CapitaLand buys Wingate, expands local presence

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... Australia brings to CLI's business. "As we accelerate our geographical diversification efforts, Australia is one of CLI's focus markets where we see significant potential for growth," Tham added. "As we strengthen our position as a leading global real ...

ISPT joins IFM Investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... share the same purpose of building and protecting the long-term retirement savings of working people, as well as a strong focus on sustainable investing. "In addition, being part of IFM will also enhance our ability to grow our business further and pursue ...

Productivity Commission tasked with five new inquiries

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... identify priority reforms that could drive measurable improvements in productivity growth," Chalmers said. Each inquiry will focus on one of the five pillars of the government's productivity agenda including, creating a more dynamic and resilient economy ...

Hostplus' AFCA complaint response times lag

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2024
... expectations when there is no established standard to guide them?" Elia said a code of conduct would support a sharpened focus on member outcomes beyond individual funds. "A mandatory code of conduct puts everyone on notice and serves to uplift the performance ...

TCorp buys Euroclear stake from LSEG

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024
... investment officer Stewart Brentnall said. Meantime, Euroclear said the entry of TCorp as an investor aligns with its strategic focus. "We are delighted to welcome TCorp as a new shareholder. It is a sophisticated global investor with a long-term investment ...

Three universities ditch financial planning courses

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024
Three major universities have pulled the plug on their financial planning courses due to the lack of student interest in a major blow for the profession as it struggles to attract new entrants. The University of Wollongong, Queensland University of ...