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La Trobe takeover confirmed

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
... for all staff. We are pleased that this transaction with Brookfield delivers our first-class management team and a very sound business into strong hands for its future." Blackstone's head of Asia Pacific for tactical opportunities Menes Chee added: "It's ...

Super should help secure home loans: Inquiry

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022
... buyers; being the deposit," the recommendation reads. Responding, Senator Andrew Bragg said the recommendation was "very sound". A commenter responding to Bragg's tweet asked: "Would that mean a person who is unable to pay their mortgage loses both ...

Global alliance calls for BNPL regulations

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022
CHOICE has joined consumer groups from around the world in calling for urgent action on buy now, pay later credit providers. The global statement released by Consumers International is supported by 11 consumer organisations from nine countries. It comes ...

Chief economist: Is this a buy op?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022
'War in Ukraine wipes $73b from sharemarket': According to the Australian Financial Review that's how much Australia's sharemarket lost upon hearing the news that Russia has invaded Ukraine. Both the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index and the ...

Scammers prey on lonely hearts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 14 FEB 2022
This Valentine's Day, Westpac and the ACCC's Scamwatch is urging people to be aware of love scams. Scamwatch found Australians had lost $56 million to love scams last year. This particular breed of scams appears to be on the rise, with 44% more lost ...

Mine unions pressure funds over Rio

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 11 FEB 2022
Mining unions are applying pressure to super funds over alleged bullying and harassment at Rio Tinto revealed in a recent report. The Western Mine Workers' Alliance (WMWA), an agreement between the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) and the Mining and ...

QIC launches multi-sector private debt capability

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
Following the launch of its private debt capability in 2021, QIC has added an Australian multi-sector private credit offering to its suite, appointing someone to lead it. The offering will provide broad and deep origination networks, institutional-grade ...

E&P Financial Group director steps down

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 NOV 2021
... proceeding (subject to court approval) and a supportive major shareholder in place, this has been achieved. In addition to his sound judgement, Kevin's leadership of the PNR Committee encouraged further development of policies and practices that will ...

Super funds handed holdings disclosure win

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2021
... become a systemically important part of our financial system, it is timely to ensure policymakers and regulators have a sound understanding of the extent and nature of the use of derivatives, and any implications for the operation of our financial system ...

Montgomery adds to global strategy

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 OCT 2021
Montgomery Investment Management is adding another fund from US-based Polen Capital to its Australian and New Zealand offering. The Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund will be available to investors on October 21 following the partnership between ...