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ADB invests in sustainable start-ups

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made its first investments in start-ups that help address development challenges in emerging countries, mainly focusing on climate and gender impact. The ADB Ventures Equity Fund, the bank's first investment fund ...

Sydney boutique to buy a slice of Investec assets

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
... Investec's resource finance, and project and infrastructure finance loan portfolios. "We are pleased with this development as it will ensure local corporates continue to be served by a highly regarded local lender," said Investec Australia chief ...

Computershare to buy Wells Fargo corporate trust business

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
... additional recurring fee revenue. We also see the potential for improved returns and margin expansion through new product development and innovative technologies, Computershare's core competencies..." The $835 million entitlement offer is priced at $13.55 ...

Investment manager creates new executive role

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
... manager specialising in real estate and private debt has announced the appointment of a head of capital and business development. Fortius has named Marc Giuffrida to the role of head of capital and business development after seeing increased demand from ...

RBNZ puts Westpac on notice

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
... recognises more work is required and supports the additional oversight that the independent reports will provide." The development in New Zealand follows APRA's review into Westpac's risk governance leading both parties agreeing to a court enforceable ...

Milliman hires head of distribution

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
... retirement goals. Oliver previously worked at Xplore Wealth for over a year and HUB24 for five-and-a-half years in business development roles. Prior to that, he was at Netwealth, IRESS, John Hopkins Group and Aviva. "Durand brings extensive local retail ...

Brian Hartzer to release leadership book

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
Former Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer will release a professional development book on effective leadership in April. The leadership star: A practical guide to building engagement is due out next month, presents a five-point framework developed ...

APRA outlines indemnity measures

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
... conduct-related indemnities, ADIs could receive independent advice on the likelihood of a claim on the indemnity. The latest development comes after APRA appointed Margaret Cole as a new member, taking on primary responsibility for overseeing APRA's ...

Chief economist update: BOE not letting its guard down

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
"At its meeting ending on 17 March 2021, the Committee judged that the existing stance of monetary policy remains appropriate. The MPC voted unanimously to maintain Bank Rate at 0.1%. The Committee voted unanimously for the Bank of England to maintain ...

Harvey Kalman to leave Equity Trustees

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 22 MAR 2021
... corporate trustee business until last September, when he moved to an international role. His new role was head of business development, fund services and managing director for UK and Europe. Russell Beasley took his old role, as the executive general ...